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KUWAIT, March 22 (KUNA) -- President of the Kuwait Association for the
Ideal Family Sheikha Fariha Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah said "the ideal mother
award" has yielded tangible results in terms of promoting family awareness and
violence renunciation.
Sheikha Fariha, speaking during a ceremony for the award distribution, held
late on Friday, said the award came as a fruit of diligent efforts by relevant
authorities and coordination with foundations that care for cases of special
needs.
"Voluntary work, undoubtedly, boosts states' progress and prosperity and
enriches social, scientific, cultural activities," she said, adding that it
also cement bonds among family members, citizens and contributes to the
country's development.
She expressed pride for honoring the Kuwaiti, Gulf and Arab ideal mothers
for their noticeable contributions to the society development.
Saleh Al-Naham, the society advisor, noted that Islam encourages honoring
and caring for mothers.
For their part, Sheikha Besma Al-Sabah, the general supervisor of the
ceremony, and Sheikha Dr. Maimouna Al-Sabah, praised the honoring activities
for the mothers, noting their vital role in the next generations' upbringing.
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