Islamic affairs minister highlights Saudi effort to spread moderation
Abdullah added that memorizing the Holy Qur’an in Bangladesh was of high importance and was the reason behind his country taking part in the competition
Updated 09 September 2019
SPA
MAKKAH: The Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh received the Bangladeshi Minister of Religious Affairs Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah at King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah.
Abdullah was head of a delegation arriving in the Kingdom to participate in the 41st King Abdul Aziz international competition for memorizing, reciting and interpreting the Holy Qur’an.
Al-Asheikh welcomed the Bangladeshi minister, noting the deep and solid relations that bound Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh together, especially with regard to Islamic call.
The Saudi minister also highlighted the Kingdom’s efforts to serve Islam, spread moderation, reject and fight extremism, and work for the unity of Muslims of all ranks throughout the world.
The Bangladeshi minister pointed out that his country fully supported the Saudi stance and said the Muslim world should follow in the Kingdom’s footsteps in spreading the message of moderation and uniting behind King Salman to fight evil around the globe.
Abdullah added that memorizing the Holy Qur’an in Bangladesh was of high importance and was the reason behind his country taking part in the competition. He also praised Saudi Arabia’s success in organizing this year’s Hajj season.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) early this week distributed 1,048 shopping vouchers across Syria, enabling beneficiaries to purchase winter clothing.
The latest aid activity covered the Idlib, Daraa, Latakia governorates as part of the 2026 Winter clothing distribution project for the country, to help Syrians cope with the harsh winter season.
Above, KSrelief distributed dates in Yemen. (SPA)
In Yemen’s Hadhramaut Governorate, the Saudi aid agency distributed 900 cartons of dates, benefiting 5,400 individuals coming from the neediest families. The outreach is part of the 2026 dates aid distribution project in Yemen.
