- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's embassy in Niger held a ceremony to honor the winners of the Holy Quran Memorization Competition for university students.
- The competition aimed to motivate students to commit the Holy Quran to memory and was organized by the Saudi Educational Mission in Niger.
- The ceremony included a screening of a documentary video highlighting Saudi Arabia's efforts to simplify the process of Hajj and Umrah for pilgrims, and the exhibition showcased the Kingdom's efforts to protect the Two Holy Mosques and assist pilgrims.
Niamey, May 29, 2024. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's embassy in the Republic of Niger held a ceremony at King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud University in Niamey to honor the winners of the Holy Quran Memorization Competition for university students. The competition aimed to motivate students to commit the Holy Quran to memory. The Saudi Educational Mission in Niger was responsible for organizing the event. There was a screening of a documentary video that discussed the remarkable efforts that the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made to simplify the process of doing Hajj and Umrah for pilgrims. The Saudi ambassador to the Republic of Niger, Dr. Zaid bin Mukhlad Al-Harbi, stated in his speech that the competition is part of the Kingdom's efforts to serve the Holy Quran.
He advised young Muslims to keep this in mind and follow the religion's lofty rules. The efforts that the Kingdom is making to offer and disseminate the Holy Quran all over the world, particularly in Niger, have been the subject of commendation from Dr. Jamal Taher, the president of the Islamic University of Niger. After the ceremony, the Saudi ambassador and the guests had the opportunity to view the photo exhibition at the embassy. The exhibition showcased the Kingdom's efforts to protect the Two Holy Mosques and provide assistance to pilgrims.
