The Ministry of Awkaf and Islamic affairs has endorsed the decision of the cabinet to lease land measuring 3,000 sq mt for the construction of a catholic church in Jleeb Al Shuyoukh, local daily reported.
Sources revealed the cabinet had earlier instructed the Fatwa and Legislative department to seek an official authority that will address the Land Leasing department to allocate land for construction of the church. Sources added that the decision is in line with an ordinance allowing the construction of worship places for non Muslims.
Sources revealed the cabinet had earlier instructed the Fatwa and Legislative department to seek an official authority that will address the Land Leasing department to allocate land for construction of the church. Sources added that the decision is in line with an ordinance allowing the construction of worship places for non Muslims.