On Thursday, Algerian Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments, Youssef Belmehdi, welcomed the first batch of female religious guides at the ministry's headquarters. The group of eight women, from various provinces including Blida, Khenchela, Bouira, Ghardaia, Tizi Ouzou, Mila, El Oued, and Msila, will participate in a training program at the Egyptian Ministry of Endowments. This initiative is part of the cooperation agreement between Algeria and Egypt in the field of religious affairs and endowments.
The selected guides hold doctoral and master's degrees in Islamic sciences and related fields. During the orientation session, Minister Belmehdi encouraged the participants to make the most of this training opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in religious guidance. He emphasized the importance of developing their capabilities to excel in various areas of religious guidance and counseling.
The training program will take place at the Al-Azhar Global Academy for Training, as part of the partnership between Algeria and Egypt. Belmehdi highlighted the significance of this initiative in valuing the scientific expertise of Algerian women specialized in Islamic sciences. He also stressed the benefits of sharing experiences and expertise provided by the Al-Azhar Academy.
The Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments has been working to strengthen cooperation with Egypt in the field of religious affairs. This program aims to enhance the skills of female religious guides and promote their role in providing guidance and counseling to the community.
The first batch of female religious guides marks a significant milestone in the development of women's roles in Algeria's religious landscape. By investing in their training and development, the Algerian government is promoting a more inclusive and diverse approach to religious guidance.
Minister Belmehdi's efforts to foster cooperation with Egypt and other countries in the region reflect the Algerian government's commitment to promoting dialogue and understanding. The training program is expected to have a positive impact on the community, by providing women with the skills and expertise needed to address various social and religious issues.
The Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments will continue to support the development of female religious guides, as part of its efforts to promote a more inclusive and diverse approach to religious guidance. The ministry's initiatives aim to empower women and promote their role in shaping the country's religious and social landscape.
Key points
- Algeria sends first batch of female religious guides to Egypt for training as part of cooperation agreement between the two countries.
