Prince Khalid Al-Faisal Patronizes International Competition for

Jeddah, October 12 , SPA -- On behalf of the Custodian of the Two
Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prince Khalid
Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Makkah Region, patronized
here on Sunday evening the conclusion ceremony of King Abdulaziz 31st
International Competition for the Holy Quran Memorization, Recitation
and Interpretation.

The ceremony was attended by Minister of Islamic Affairs,
Endowments, Call and Guidance Sheikh Salih bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed
Al Al-Sheikh.
Addressing the ceremony, Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, conveyed the
greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin
Abdulaziz to the officials in charge of the competition as well as
winners.
The Prince considered such a competition as an honor bestowed by
Allah Almighty upon the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which spares no
efforts in the service of Islam and Muslims as well as the Holy Quran
since its foundation by late King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman (Mercy be
upon his soul) who founded the Kingdom on Islam as Sharia and the
Holy Quran and Prophet's Sunnah (Tradition) as a constitution.
On his part, Sheikh Salih commended the King, the Crown
Prince and the Second Deputy Premier for their interest in all
Islamic works that promote Islam and support Muslims all over the
world.
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