Imam Hussein Center in London holds Quranic competition

The Imam Hussein Center in the British capital of London recently organized its annual Quran competition.

The Imam Hussein Center in the British capital of London recently organized its annual Quran competition.

According to Qaaf news agency, it was held on Tarteel and Tajweed recitation of the holy Quran.

Twenty Quran reciters took part in the event, which was held for men only, the report said.

Three Quran experts, Seyed Jalal Masoumi, Seyed Munir al-Hakim and Mustafa al-Ali made up the panel of judges.

The center selected Seyed Jafar al-Hakim and Muhnad Falih as the winners of Tarteel and Tajweed categories, respectively.

Imam Hussein Center was founded by a group of Afghan Shias residing in England some 5 years ago.

The center regularly organizes different Quranic programs, including competitions, under the supervision of Quran master Seyed Jalal Masoumi.