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Awqaf ministry inaugurates mosque in Umm Al Seneem

Awqaf ministry inaugurates mosque in Umm Al Seneem

Qatar Tribune21-05-2025
DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments(Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Mosques Department, has inaugurated the Mozah Mahmoud Abdullah Al Mahmoud Mosque in Umm Al Seneem, covering an area of 4,823 square meters.
The mosque, endowed by Mozah Mahmoud Abdullah Al Mahmoud, serves as a beacon of worship and a house of prayer, remembrance, and Quranic recitation. Its establishment aligns with the ministry's plan to expand and enhance mosques nationwide, keeping pace with urban growth and population increase, in accordance with Qatar National Vision 2030.
In a statement, the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs emphasized that such endowments are among the greatest acts of devotion, describing them as continuous charitable deeds that bring everlasting rewards.
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