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President Muizzu Unveils Ambitious Zakat Reforms to Eradicate Extreme Poverty in Maldives

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced plans to modernize the Maldives' Zakat system, including creating the Maldives Zakat House under the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, in an address at the opening session of the People's Majlis for 2025. The article also reports state spending on mosque maintenance and upcoming mosque construction projects.

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President Muizzu Unveils Ambitious Zakat Reforms to Eradicate Extreme Poverty in Maldives

MVR 7,868,953.00 state budget allocated for mosque maintenance and repairs

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  • MVR 7,868,953.00 state budget allocated for mosque maintenance and repairs The Standard In 2024, MVR 7,868,953.00 from the state budget was allocated for mosque maintenance and repairs.

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  • 35 projects mosque construction projects slated to commence The Standard This year, 35 mosque construction projects are slated to commence across various parts of the Maldives.

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  • 100% share of Muslim population the administration is dedicated to maintaining The Standard He reaffirmed his dedication to maintaining the Maldives as a 100% Muslim nation, promoting Islamic virtues, and adhering to Shariah law.

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  • President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced transformative plans to modernize the nation’s Zakat system. the opening session of the People’s Majlis for 2025 The Standard In a landmark address at the opening session of the People’s Majlis for 2025, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced transformative plans to modernize the nation’s Zakat system, aiming to eliminate extreme poverty and enhance social justice across the Maldives.

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  • The Maldives hosted its inaugural International Zakat Conference (INZAC 2024), bringing together scholars and experts to develop guidelines for modernizing the Zakat system. In November 2024 the Maldives The Standard In November 2024, the Maldives hosted its inaugural International Zakat Conference (INZAC 2024), bringing together scholars and experts to develop guidelines for modernizing the Zakat system.

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