KUWAIT, March 10 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister, Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in his capacity as representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah inaugurated Kuwait International Holy Quran Recitation competition at the Sheraton Hotel on Wednesday.
Deputy Prime Minister for Legal Affairs, Minister of Justice and Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Chief Justice Rashid Al-Hamad, sheikhs, ministers, ambassadors, religious scholars, and senior statesmen attended the event which is organized by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs.
The Deputy Prime Minister for Legal Affairs and the Undersecretary for Awqaf and Islamic Affairs dr. Adel Al-Falah delivered speeches on the occasion.
A documentary film highlighting the history of Quranic sciences and activities in Kuwait was shown.
His Highness the prime minister, who was honored during the event and presented with a copy of the holy Quran, toured an exhibition held on the occasion of the competition at the end of the ceremonies. - Kuna