Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), BENGKULU, Indonesia -- President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono opened the 23rd national Koran recital competition Saturday in Bengkulu.
The competition could contribute to building national character, he said.
The President also called on Muslims in the country to promote Islam as a message of peace and justice for the world.
“By advancing the values of Islam, hopefully we can build tolerance, solidarity and togetherness among the people of the universe,” the President said.
Representatives of the country’s 33 provinces will compete in the event, which ends June 12.
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