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Islamic Minister Shaheem meets US Chargé d'Affaires after past visa denial

Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed welcomed Dave Williams of the US Embassy to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, marking a courtesy call more than a year after a US visa rejection.

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Government aims to cut Hajj pilgrimage costs by half within five years

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Ooredoo and Islamic Ministry launch Masjidhuna mosque renovation initiative

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Islamic Ministry amends Hajj policy to allow designated companions for pilgrims aged 65 and above

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All citizens aged above 70 guaranteed slots for next year's Hajj

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All citizens aged above 70 guaranteed slots for next year's Hajj

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Islamic Minister warns digging graves for ruqyah is strictly forbidden

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Zakat Fund collections surpass MVR 109 million in nine months

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