{"id":17304,"date":"2026-06-24T11:07:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T06:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=17304"},"modified":"2026-06-24T11:07:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T06:07:27","slug":"ministry-unveils-79-islamic-affairs-development-projects-in-maldives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=17304","title":{"rendered":"Ministry Unveils 79 Islamic Affairs Development Projects in Maldives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Endowments announces 79 development projects nationwide. The ministry confirmed the figure this week.<\/p>\n<p>According to the ministry, these Islamic Affairs development projects aim to strengthen religious infrastructure and services across the country.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Several Islamic Affairs development projects carry particular weight. In Male&#8217;, crews are constructing the Dhaarul Arqam Building. In Hulhumale&#8217;, work continues on the Dhaarussalam Waqf Building.<\/p>\n<p>The ministry also wants to break ground on the Hulhumale&#8217; 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Endowments announces 79 development projects nationwide. The ministry confirmed the figure this week. 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