The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has dispatched a delegation to Burundi to carry out religious and societal initiatives, including a mass marriage initiative as part of its efforts to strengthen international Islamic partnerships while supporting initiatives focused on human development, advancing Islamic values and fostering community development.
The delegation comprised the head of the Authorship and Translation Section at Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Centre, Hassan Abdul Salam al-Emadi; head of the Studies Section at the General Directorate of Endowments, Mohammed Saleh al-Badr; and Mohammed Jaber al-Buraidi al-Marri, senior Sharia expert at the Department of Da'wah and Religious Guidance.
The delegation met with leaders of the Burundi’s Islamic Association and officials from Burundi’s ministry of foreign affairs, regional integration and development co-operation, and discussed bilateral co-operation, in addition to sharing expertise in Da'wah, education and endowment, alongside opportunities to serve Muslims and promote religious and educational avenues in the country.
In addition, the delegation took part in a national Holy Qur'an contest to memorise partial and whole parts of the Qur'an, organised by Burundi’s Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at Omuko Stadium in Muyinga.
The delegation also participated in the mass marriage ceremony held in Butany province.
The Awqaf Ministry's participation is part of its mission to promote sound Islamic precepts and support Sharia, Qur'anic, endowment and development education, and foster international partnerships dedicated to serving Islamic communities.
