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Qatar Tribune
21-05-2025
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Awqaf inaugurates mosque in Umm Al Seneem
QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Mosques Department, inaugurated the Mozah Mahmoud Abdullah Al Mahmoud Mosque in Umm Al Seneem, covering an area of 4,823 square metres. The mosque, endowed by Mozah Mahmoud Abdullah Al Mahmoud, serves as a beacon of worship and a house of prayer, remembrance, and Quranic recitation. Its establishment aligns with the ministry's plan to expand and enhance mosques nationwide, keeping pace with urban growth and population increase, in accordance with Qatar National Vision 2030. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs emphasised that such endowments are among the greatest acts of devotion, describing them as continuous charitable deeds that bring everlasting rewards.
Qatar Tribune
13-05-2025
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Awqaf opens Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalid Al Thani Mosque in Jeryan Jenaihat
QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by the mosques management department, inaugurated the Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalid Al Thani Mosque in the Jeryan Jenaihat area, built on a plot of land measuring 1,300 square metres. The inauguration follows comprehensive renovation work as part of the Ministry's ongoing plan to expand the number of mosques and upgrade existing ones across Qatar. This initiative aims to keep pace with urban development and population growth, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. The newly opened mosque features a main prayer hall for men, a separate prayer area for women, and an ablution facility for men. The mosque is also distinguished by its prominent minaret. The ministry's engineering affairs department is responsible for addressing the country's needs for mosques and prayer spaces. This includes providing temporary mosques, overseeing their upkeep, preparing the annual maintenance plan for mosques and imams' residences in coordination with relevant authorities, and supervising the design, construction, and maintenance of mosque projects. The department also oversees the development of endowment-owned mosques and imams' housing, ensuring adherence to technical and engineering specifications. It also maintains a comprehensive database of mosques, prayer areas, and associated personnel. The ministry's official website offers a geographic search feature based on global navigation systems, with detailed and accurate maps that make it easy to locate mosques across all cities in the country.
Qatar Tribune
06-05-2025
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Education, Awqaf ministers honour outstanding Qatari students at religious preparatory and secondary institute
DOHA: Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater and Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem have honoured 39 outstanding Qatari students at the Institute of religious studies preparatory secondary school for boys. The awarding ceremony was attended by the institute's educators and staff. It began with a Holy Quran recitation followed by religious rhymes performed by a group of students from the institute. Then, there was a welcoming speech by the master of ceremonies. In her speech, Al Khater recounted a story that took place in the Prophet's (PBUH) Mosque, highlighting the true meaning of life. She urged students to cling to the Holy Quran rules, which constitute the path of truth in life. For his part, Al Ghanem expressed his pride in the outstanding students as the loyal sons of Qatar who have elevated the name of the nation and set an example of diligence, hard work, and good conduct. He added that the honorees' academic excellence is the fruit of their determination and sincerity, and that they will play a major role in building the homeland, preserving religion, and serving society with solid knowledge, profound understanding, and righteous deeds. Calling on the students to make this stage of their educational journey a springboard for further excellence, He urged them to continue seeking knowledge with sincere intentions, adhere to virtuous morals, and embody the values of Islam in all fields. He concluded his speech by thanking teachers and parents for their support and education. At the end of the ceremony, certificates were distributed to the outstanding students in an atmosphere that expressed pride and appreciation for their efforts and achievements. At the conclusion of the event, the two ministers emphasized the importance of continued cooperation between the two ministries to enhance the quality of religious education and instill the values of citizenship and academic excellence, thus contributing to the development of a conscious and qualified generation capable of serving society and the nation.
