Quranic schools could be allowed to open as of September 1st, if the epidemiological situation continues to improve, said on Monday the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ahmed Toufiq.
In response to an oral question on “the reopening of Quranic schools” presented by the Justice and Development group in the House of Representatives, the minister noted that “the delegates of the Ministry will examine on the ground which of the schools could be allowed to open as of next 1 September, if the epidemiological situation continues to improve.”
“In recent months, heads of Quranic schools submitted requests to reopen and committed to several conditions that have been reviewed and approved by specialized committees of the Ministry, which consist of reducing the number of learners within each group to ensure social distancing and by demonstrating that these establishments have enough space that allows this possibility,” he explained.
There are nearly 13,000 Quranic Schools and 92% of them are attached to mosques, he said, adding that these establishments have been closed following the guidelines of health and administrative authorities.
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