Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (C) presents a gift to

Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (C) presents a gift to Ahmed el Korichi (L) of Saudi Arabia, who won the first prize in the men's category in an international Koran recital competition, on Laylat al-Qadr in Kebir mosque in Algiers September 26, 2008. Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Decree) is the anniversary of the night Muslims believe the Koran was revealed to Prophet Mohammad by the angel Gabriel.
Reuters Pictures