President Dr Mohamed Muizzu emphasised on the importance of upholding Islamic values and enhancing the role of mosques.
In his Presidential Address at this year's inaugural session of the People's Majlis today, President said that important efforts have been made to instill good morals and behavior in the society while upholding the noble principles of Islam. He underlined the re-establishment of the National Council on Mosques, revealing that the Government tripled its expenditure on the maintenance and repair of mosques and announced the imminent construction of six new mosques. He additionally unveiled plans to introduce PHD-level training for imams.
The President also stated that the Government intends to provide 1000 Hajj slots for underprivileged people, adding that 50 people will be able to undertake Hajj this year at the Government's expense. President Dr Muizzu also highlighted the establishment of the Maldives Zakat House as a separate office to prioritise Zakat.
President Dr Muizzu highlighted the Government’s decision to declare the concluding ten days of Ramadan as public holidays to encourage active participation and prioritisation of Islamic practices. He additionally noted the Government’s plans to celebrate Eid al-Fitr and other Islamic and national holidays with fervour and unity.
In his Presidential Address at this year's inaugural session of the People's Majlis today, President said that important efforts have been made to instill good morals and behavior in the society while upholding the noble principles of Islam. He underlined the re-establishment of the National Council on Mosques, revealing that the Government tripled its expenditure on the maintenance and repair of mosques and announced the imminent construction of six new mosques. He additionally unveiled plans to introduce PHD-level training for imams.
The President also stated that the Government intends to provide 1000 Hajj slots for underprivileged people, adding that 50 people will be able to undertake Hajj this year at the Government's expense. President Dr Muizzu also highlighted the establishment of the Maldives Zakat House as a separate office to prioritise Zakat.
President Dr Muizzu highlighted the Government’s decision to declare the concluding ten days of Ramadan as public holidays to encourage active participation and prioritisation of Islamic practices. He additionally noted the Government’s plans to celebrate Eid al-Fitr and other Islamic and national holidays with fervour and unity.
