Minister of Religious Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, presented new data regarding the status of closed mosques, indicating that technical inspections conducted by committees supervised by governors lead to the annual closure of around 230 mosques, ensuring the safety of worshippers and the maintenance of religious buildings.
During a session of oral questions at the House of Representatives on Monday, Toufiq clarified that the mosque rehabilitation program, implemented since 2010, has so far enabled the reopening and rehabilitation of 2,069 mosques across various regions of the kingdom, including 1,470 in rural areas, with a total investment of 3.61 billion dirhams.
The minister confirmed that work continues at a steady pace, with 553 mosques currently under repair and restoration, 419 of which are in rural areas, at a cost nearing 1.16 billion dirhams. Additionally, 176 religious buildings are in the review process for necessary permits, with a projected budget of approximately 193.94 million dirhams.
According to Toufiq, the number of closed mosques remains at 1,450, explaining that their reopening requires mobilizing additional funding estimated at around 2 billion dirhams.
The Minister reiterated the ministry’s commitment to implementing the rehabilitation program for religious buildings according to priorities and needs, aiming to ensure safe worship spaces for citizens, especially in villages that host the largest number of inactive mosques.
