to show respect.

What did the Prophet Muhammad (saw) do when the verses of Surat "Al-Baqara"' about usury Riba were revealed?
 Narrated `Aisha:                     When the verses of Surat "Al-Baqara"' about the usury Riba were revealed, the Prophet went to the mosque and recited them in front of the people and then banned the trade of alcohol.