950 Imams and Callers to Prayer for 'Kuwaitizing Mosques'

Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohammed Al-Osaimi affirmed the ministry’s commitment to attracting qualified Kuwaiti nationals for religious positions in mosques. In a press statement, Al-Osaimi said the ministry had worked to facilitate the written examination for Kuwaiti applicants seeking religious posts in mosques, allowing them to review the examination organization mechanism and the procedures in place. He 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. He noted that these examinations are part of the effort to attract qualified national talent and select them in accordance with established controls and standards, thereby contributing to enhancing the quality of work and religious services provided in Kuwait’s mosques.