Islamic Centre in Brussels holds Quran competition for youngsters

(with photo) BRUSSELS, July 20 (KUNA) -- The Islamic Cultural Centre in Brussels Saturday organised a competition on the Holy Quran for youngsters on the occasion of the fasting month of Ramadhan. The Director of the Centre, Jamal Saleh Mominah, told KUNA that the aim of the competition is to encourage Muslim children and youth in Belgium to read, memorize and practice the noble teachings of the Quran.
Around 40 children are participating in the one-day event and the prize for the winners will be a visit to Mecca for pilgrimage which will be sponsored by the Centre.
An estimated 500,000 Muslims mainly from Morocco and Turkey live in Belgium. There are an estimated 300 mosques in the country and observers say most of them are full at the special congregational night prayers, called Tarawih, during Ramadhan. (end) nk.ajs KUNA 201804 Jul 13NNNN