Maldives to Introduce Guideline to Regulate Mosque Fund Boxes
Minister of Islamic Affairs Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed announced the decision to establish the guideline.
Fund boxes are commonly set up in mosques to raise money for various charitable causes.
Shaheem said that the number of organizations seeking permission to place such boxes has been increasing.
Under the new guideline, fund boxes will be allowed to be set up in mosques after providing details on how the collected funds will be utilized.
Additionally, organizations will be required to submit a report detailing how the funds were spent, along with an audit report, before their permit can be renewed, the minister said.
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The guideline will be established under the Protection of the Religious Unity Among Maldivians Act.
Shaheem said that ensuring transparency in the use of funds collected from mosque fund boxes is crucial.
Source: edition.mv
