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RIYADH: Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar honored the winners of the 25th session of the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Award for Qur’an Memorization, Recitation and Interpretation.
Upon his arrival at the venue, Prince Faisal was received by Najran Gov. Prince Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed; Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh; Media Minister Salman bin Yousef Al-Dossary; and the general director of the religious affairs administration of the Saudi Armed Forces, Musfer bin Hassan Al-Essa.
Al-Asheikh extended his congratulations to more than 3,000 male and female participants, specifically the 125 contestants who qualified for the final stages, and the winners in the various branches of the competition. He also thanked the Saudi leadership for its attention and support in this regard.
He affirmed the competition’s impact on boys and girls in the country, encouraging them to memorize, recite and understand the meanings of the Holy Qur’an.
Attendees also had the opportunity to view a visual presentation showcasing information and statistics about the current session of the award.