Islamic Affairs Ministry: Attracting National Talents for Religious Positions in Mosques

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to attracting qualified Kuwaiti nationals for religious positions in mosques. In a statement to KUNA, the ministry said it had worked to facilitate the written examination for Kuwaiti applicants seeking religious posts in mosques, allowing them to review the procedures and mechanisms governing the test. It added that approximately 950 citizens applied to take the exam, with 450 candidates applying for the position of imam and 500 for the position of muezzin. The ministry noted that these examinations are part of its efforts to recruit and select qualified national talent in accordance with established controls and standards, thereby contributing to enhancing the quality of work and religious services provided in mosques across the State of Kuwait.