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Kuwait praises Philippines for cherishing Islam

(with photos) KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Ambassador to the Philippines Waleed Al-Kandari praised on Tuesday the Philippines' efforts to cherish Islamic principles by continuously holding Quran reading competitions.
Kuwait praises the role played by the Philippines government to encourage muslim youth to read and study Quran, the Ambassador who is participating as a guest of honor and speaker in the opening ceremony of the 39th Annual Quran Reading Competition, organized by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), told KUNA.
Secretary of the NCMF Mehol Sadain also praised Kuwait's support for Muslims in his country, for sponsoring the competition and developing relations between the two countries.
The contest was attended by ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, members of the House of Representatives and officials in the Philippines.(end) mam.ag KUNA 281122 May 13NNNN