Bahrain Holy Quran Grand Prix concluding ceremony to be held on May 13

Manama, May 7 (BNA): Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments and the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs will organise the concluding ceremony of the 24th edition of the Bahrain Holy Quran Grand Prix on May 13 at Ahmed Al Fateh Islamic Centre, after Taraweeh Prayer. The Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Undersecretary Dr. Farid bin Yaqoob Al Meftah said the royal patronage of the prize over 24 years reflects HM the King’s keenness on serving the Holy Quran and promoting its teachings and values in the community. He lauded the pioneering role of the prize’s founder late Shaikh Abdullah bin Khalid Al Khalifa in developing the competition. He also paid tribute to President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa and the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa for their remarkable contribution to continuing the contest development.