284 hafizes in Maldives, more than 1,500 studying

Today, the Islamic Ministry said that Maldives currently has more than 280 hafiz, with more than 1,500 hafiz attending classes to memorize the Quran.

As per a message sent to various media by Islamic Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, there are currently 284 qualified hafiz in Maldives.

Most of the people are memorizing the Quran and learning from the Quran Center and at scholarly institutes.

The administration has set up the awarding of prizes and medals for hafizes that memorize the Quran. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has said that this year's prizes and medals will be given out on the 27th night of Ramadan.

Minister Shaheem announced that there will be 50 hafiz graduating in Ramadan.

The administration has raised the previous hafiz allowance of MVR 2,000 to MVR 4,000, with the deposit process having started.