By RODOLFO ESTIMO JR. | ARAB NEWS

RIYADH: As part of the observance of the holy month of Ramadan, the Philippine Embassy will hold its 10th Holy Qur’an-recitation contest on Aug. 18.

The competition will involve memorization of the verses from the holy book by Filipino children who have studied Arabic or students from Arabic schools and Philippine International Schools in Riyadh.

The competition will be in two categories — children’s category (aged 10 to 15), and teenager category (aged 16 to 20). All Filipino Muslims in Riyadh are invited to register their children who can recite the verses from the Holy Qur’an.

Those interested can register by submitting a duly accomplished official registration form to the Administrative Section of the embassy or send fax to (01) 488-3945 or e-mail to filembry@sbm.net.sa or riyadh.pe.@dfa.gov.ph. Criteria, rules and regulations of the competition will be announced soon at the embassy’s website:http://www.philembassy-riyadh.org.