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- The grand mufti stressed the competition’s significance in fostering moderate Islamic values and countering extremism
RIYADH: The King Salman Competition for Memorizing the Holy Qur’an and the Prophetic Sunnah has concluded in Mauritania, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
The closing ceremony in Nouakchott was attended by the Saudi Ambassador to Mauritania Abdulaziz Al-Raqabi, the Grand Mufti of Mauritania Sheikh Ahmed Ould Murabit, Mauritanian officials, and Arab and Muslim diplomats.
Saudi Islamic Minister Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh thanked Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani in a recorded speech for hosting the event, which saw 136 contestants from 16 West African countries.
Al-Raqabi spoke of the competition’s role in promoting Qur’an and Sunnah memorization, the SPA reported.
Secretary-General of the Mauritanian Ministry of Islamic Affairs Beyte Allah Ahmed Leswed, and the Minister of Islamic Affairs Sidi Yahya Cheikhna Lemrabott praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts in supporting Islam and promoting moderation.
The grand mufti stressed the competition’s significance in fostering moderate Islamic values and countering extremism.