HM the King hands over certificates to imams, women Muslim preachers

09 December 2010 Printable Version

Tetouan - HM King Mohammed VI handed over, on Friday in the northern city of Tetouan, certificates to the successful students of the 2009 training programme for imams and mourchidates (women Muslim preachers).

So far, 730 imams and 257 mourchidates have benefited from training programmes initiated by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs.

The imams' mission is to give courses and lectures in the mosques, while mourchidates are entrusted with guiding and educating women and children in mosques, schools, prisons and charity associations.

Last modified : 09 December 2010