HM King congratulates Global Reciter award winner

Manama, Apr. 25 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has sent a cable of congratulations to holy Quran Reciter, Ali Salah Omar, after winning the Global Reciter Award for the Tajweed Recitation (Al Qari Al Mojawed), and for clinching the first place in the five phases of the third edition of the Bahrain International Quran Recitation Competition (Global Reciter). The third International Quran Recitation Competition was held under HM King Hamad’s patronage from April 22 to 25, with the participation of 9,200 contestants from 81 countries. HM the King expressed pride in the honourable exploit which, he said, adds to Bahrainis’ rich record of landmark achievements in various holy Quran competitions. HM King Hamad commended the efforts exerted by reciter Ali Salah Omar to win the prestigious award well-deservedly, wishing him further success.