23 imams suspended for violating preaching regulations

By JT - Oct 12,2014 - Last updated at Oct 12,2014

AMMAN — The Awqaf Ministry has suspended 23 imams for violating the regulations, Awqaf Minister Hayel Dawood told Al Rai Arabic daily in a report published Sunday.

Dawood added that the ministry wants mosque sermons to promote Islam since they play a role in raising awareness among youths, Al Rai reported.

There are almost 6,000 mosques across the Kingdom.

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