Reading the Quran without covering the private parts

Question
What is the ruling on reading the Quran for someone who wears shorts that do not cover the private parts?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: It is not a requirement to cover one's private parts while reading the Quran, but covering the private parts is among the etiquettes of reading the Quran, and God knows best.
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