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Islamic affairs minister launches nationwide religious awareness program

Saudi Arabia's Islamic affairs minister has launched a program in Riyadh to promote correct religious beliefs through 156 events in mosques across the Kingdom.

Islamic affairs minister launches nationwide religious awareness program

Saudi Arabia's Islamic Affairs Minister, Abdulatif Al-Sheikh, has inaugurated the "Aqeedah Building Program" in Riyadh. The initiative aims to foster correct religious beliefs across the Kingdom through a series of events held in mosques.

The program, which will continue throughout the year, comprises 156 outreach events, including lectures, lessons, and awareness seminars. These activities are scheduled in mosques and grand mosques across all cities and provinces of Saudi Arabia. Each regional branch will host 12 programs annually, with the ultimate goal of reaching over 10 million individuals directly or indirectly.

Central to the program's objectives are scientific programs, lectures, and seminars designed to strengthen religious and intellectual awareness. These sessions emphasize the concepts of monotheism, moderation, and balance within Islamic teachings. The Aqeedah Building Program reflects the ministry's commitment to reinforcing sound beliefs and promoting the correct understanding of Islam.

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