President Maumoon inaugurates Islamic scholar’s symposium

President Maumoon today inaugurated “Ilmuveringe Mahaasinthaa 3” (Scholars’ Symposium 3) organised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs. On arrival at the Islamic Centre, the former president was welcomed by the Minster of Islamic Affairs Dr Ahmed Ziyad and top ranking officials of the Ministry.

Speaking at the symposium, which focussed on the topic “Youth in a Changing World”, President Maumoon said that youth represented the future of the country, and that if today’s youth were educated and had a desire to serve the country, our nation was assured of a bright future. He further said that Islam had shown how to bring up children and youth well in order that they become responsible leaders and citizens who would bring about positive changes to the society.

The Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr Ahmed Ziyad thanked the former president for accepting to become chief guest at the inaugural session of the Symposium and spoke on President Maumoon’s track record of educating the public on the message of Islam.

President Maumoon meeting with Saudi Minister

The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance of Saudi Arabia Hon Sheikh Saleh bin Abdul Aziz Al Sheikh also spoke at the meeting