A number of princes have emphasized the importance of Local Competition of Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Award for Holy Quran Memorization for Boys and Girls to be organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance in Riyadh from February 27 to March 4. In press statements on this occasion, the princes said that the success of the competition over 13 years reflects the great interest and support provided for this competition by Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Minister of Defense, who patronizes the competition, commending the great efforts exerted by Prince Salman in the service of the Holy Quran, its memorization, and propagation. The princes prayed to Allah Almighty to crown Prince Salman's efforts with full success in the service of his religion and homeland. The princes included Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Riyadh Region; Prince Mohammed bin Saad bin Abdulaziz, Vice Governor of Riyadh Region; Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz, Chief of General Intelligence; Prince Mohammed bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Jazan Region; Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Kharj; Prince Abdulaziz bin Majed bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Madinah Region; Prince Dr. Mansour bin Miteb bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs; Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Vice Governor of Qassim Region; Prince Mansour bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the King; Prince Faisal bin Abdullah bin Mohammed, Minister of Education; and Prince Dr. Mishaal bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed, Advisor at the Crown Prince's Court.
