AKP Phnom Penh, June 16, 2025 --

Samdech Kittiprittpundit Bun Rany Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Red Cross (CRC), and the First Lady Lok Chumteav Dr. Pich Chanmony, CRC Permanent Vice-President, presided over a Buddhist prayer ceremony this morning to convey blessings for Her Majesty Queen-Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk on her 89th birthday (June 18).

The ceremony, held at the CRC headquarters in Phnom Penh, included 90 Buddhist monks reciting sacred chants, making merit through offerings, and performing the traditional Bâng Skol. The prayers sought prosperity and happiness for Her Majesty Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, the revered Queen-Mother of Cambodia and Honorary President of the CRC.

Senior officials and members of the CRC also attended the blessing ceremony marking Her Majesty's upcoming birthday.

(Photo: CRC)

By K. Rithy Reak