The government has announced that the monthly allowance for Hafiz (people who have memorized the Quran) will be doubled starting next month.

In a post on social media, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu stated that the Cabinet has decided to increase the current allowance, fulfilling a pledge made during the presidential election campaign. The revised allowance will take effect from July 1.

According to information shared by the Quran Center with Mihaaru News last April, there are currently 266 registered Hafiz in Maldives, comprising of 126 women and 140 men.

Currently, every Hafiz in Maldives receive a monthly allowance of MVR 2,000. With the newly approved change, each recipient will now receive MVR 4,000.

This adjustment will raise the government’s monthly expenditure on the allowance to over MVR 1 million.

President Muizzu emphasized on the importance of encouraging people to memorize the Quran. Increasing the recognition and value given to them is essential in instilling a deeper love for the Quran across the nation, he said.