KUWAIT, May 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Justice and Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Jamal Al-Shihab said Monday his country has offered countless contributions to the charitable actions worldwide including the efforts to promote learning of the Holy Quran.
"The charitable and spiritual projects materialize the partnership between the Kuwaiti government and society," he said.
The minister made the press remarks after laying the foundation stone of a project for the learning of the Holy Quran in Fahad Al-Ahmad Area, being developed through a donation from the family of late Aisha Nasser Al-Qatami.
"This philanthropic initiative by the Al-Qatami Family is in keeping with the old tradition of the Kuwaiti society to pass down the Holy Quran from one generation to another," Al-Shihab pointed out.
Meanwhile, Minister of Commerce and Industry Anas Al-Saleh, who attended the inauguration ceremony of the project, extolled Al-Qatami Family for their donation which "shows great love for the Kuwaiti society." He also spoke highly of the great role of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs promoting charitable action through working with philanthropic sons of Kuwait inside and outside the country.
On his part, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Dr. Adel Al-Falah said his ministry was keen on encouraging the Muslims to learn the Holy Quran by heart in collaboration with the society. (end) amn.tb.gb KUNA 142210 May 12NNNN