Jordan mosques total 7,600 — awqaf minister

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AMMAN — Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Mohammad Khalaileh said on Tuesday that Jordan has a total of 7,600 mosques — a number that is on the rise, increasing by 50 to 100 mosques per year.

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Friday prayers are held at 4,500 of the Kingdom’s mosques, he said, adding Jordan has about 2,700 preachers and Imams, a local media outlet reported.

 

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