21 August 2010 - 19:30

The 15th edition of Quran Recitation and Interpretation Contest will conclude on Friday, August 27 in the city of Manama, capital of Bahrain.

According to BNA News Agency, Farid Al-Meftah, deputy of Bahrain’s Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs announced that the closing ceremony would be held in Ahmad Al-Fateh Mosque following the congregational prayers.

Sheikh Khaled ibn Kalifah, Bahrain’s minister of Justice and Islamic Affairs, is expected to give a speech at the ceremony, he added.

104 contestants in two categories of boys and girls are participating in this edition. Winners will be awarded at the closing ceremony.

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