American Muslims Attend Quran Contest in Malaysia

Two Muslim students from the US left for Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday morning from Washington's Dulles International Airport to participate in the annual International Al-Quran Recital Assembly in Kuala Lumpur.

This will be the 56th time since its independence that Malaysia is organizing the annual event at Dewan Merdeka, Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur from June 16 to 21.
Speaking to Bernama, Malaysian ambassador to the United States, Datuk Awang Adek Hussin said this would be the first ever participation from the United States in the Al-Quran recital event in Malaysia.
"We were told to contact the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), which is the biggest Islamic organization in North America. ISNA, in turn, endorsed the names of the two participants who are both young students with a good recital voice and understanding of moderate Islam," he said.
The two are Yusuf Muhammad Azeem, 15, a student from Landham, Maryland, and Fadima Mohamed Dahir, 18, a student from Woodbridge, Virginia.
The 56th international Quran contest will officially begin tonight.
About 70 Quran reciters and memorizers from around the world will compete in this 5 - day contest.
Source: Bernama