- BURAIDAH: Qassim Gov.
- Prince Faisal bin Bandar responded to the invitation of inmates at Buraidah Prison on Wednesday to take part in their National Day celebrations.
Prince Faisal, accompanied by Deputy Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal, toured an exhibition of handicrafts made by inmates. He also donated SR100,000 to support the prison’s productive works.“I am happy to join the National Day festivities organized by the inmates,” the governor said and conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah to the prisoners.Prince Faisal urged prisoners to change their ways in order to become good citizens of the country and make contributions to its development.He praised the prison’s exemplary section, which aims to promote productivity in inmates, and said it would contribute to reforming prisoners and making use of their skills and capabilities.The governor called on the prisoners to abide by the teachings of Islam in all walks of their lives. The prison organizes Islamic lectures and seminars.Hamad Al-Saqaabi, supervisor of the exemplary section, thanked the governor for visiting the prison and joining its National Day festivities.The prisoners presented a variety of programs during the event, including an operetta and poem recitations. The governor distributed mementos to businessmen who supported the prison’s programs.



