Awqaf minister attends launch of International Hashemite Competition for Koran Recitation

AMMAN — Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Mohammad Khalayleh, on Sunday, attended the launch of the 31st session of the International Hashemite Competition to Memorise and Recite the Holy Koran during a ceremony held by the ministry at the Islamic Cultural Centre at the King Abdullah I Mosque. At the launch event, Khalayleh welcomed all those who wished to participate to do so, including 49 individuals from 48 countries, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.