The Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Endowments announces 79 development projects nationwide. The ministry confirmed the figure this week.
According to the ministry, these Islamic Affairs development projects aim to strengthen religious infrastructure and services across the country.
The portfolio covers four main categories. The ministry is building and upgrading 45 mosques. It is also delivering 12 Islamic Centre projects. A further 16 projects support the National Centre for the Holy Quran. Six waqf building constructions complete the list.
The ministry said it is pushing each scheme toward timely and efficient delivery. Communities throughout the Maldives will benefit with the continued growth of the Islamic sector.
Several Islamic Affairs development projects carry particular weight. In Male’, crews are constructing the Dhaarul Arqam Building. In Hulhumale’, work continues on the Dhaarussalam Waqf Building.
The ministry also wants to break ground on the Hulhumale’ Grand Mosque by September. International support already covers the funding for this landmark scheme. Once finished, the mosque will rank as the largest in the Maldives.