400-year old Qur'an found

KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A copy of the Moslem holy book, Al Qur'an, believed to be more than 400 years old, has been found in East Sumba, Antara reported yesterday.

Chief of the East Sumba tourism office, Silvester Kahan, said the holy book has become a major tourist attraction because of its genuineness and well-kept condition.

"The aging Al Qur'an is in very good shape because it has been well taken care of from generation to generation by the people of Napu and Wunga villages," Kahan said.

The official said that it was the people of the Napu and Wunga villages who claimed that the Al Qur'an is more than 400 years old. Residents of the two villages, who originated from India, still preserve some of their original traditions. (imn)