Iranian Qari to serve as referee in European Quran contest

Prominent Iranian Qari Rahim Khaki will serve as a member of the 6th European Quran Competition's panel of judges. Followers of all Islamic schools of thought living in Europe can take part in the Quranic event.

Hawzah News Agency (Hamburg, Germany) - The Islamic Centre Hamburg in Germany will host the competition in early March.

Khaki, who heads the Quranic Art and Technologies Incubator Center, and is an advisor to Iran's Minister of Sports and Youth, has left Tehran for Germany for the contest.

Slated for March 2-4, the competition will be held for Muslims from different European countries.

It is aimed at promoting the Quranic culture and teachings, paving the way for growth of Quranic talents, enhancing unity among European Quran activists and serving as a venue for Qaris and memorizers to exchange their experiences.

It will be organized in two separate sections for men and women in categories such as Quran recitation, Quran memorization, Tawasheeh (religious singing), and Adhan (call to prayers).

According to the organizers, followers of all Islamic schools of thought living in Europe can take part in the Quranic event.