12 schools qualify for Mafaz finals

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KUWAIT: The Kuwait Awqaf Public Foundation announced Sunday that 12 schools had qualified for the finals of the second Mafaz competition, which promotes ...

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Awqaf Public Foundation announced Sunday that 12 schools had qualified for the finals of the second Mafaz competition, which promotes awareness of Islamic endowments, zakat and charitable work. Held under the patronage of Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Dr Mohammad Al-Wasmi, the competition is organized in cooperation with the Education Ministry and Kuwait’s Zakat House.

The 12th meeting of GCC officials responsible for Islamic affairs and endowments approved its adoption as the “GCC Endowments Competition — Mafaz,” she said, extending Kuwait’s humanitarian and cultural message across member states. Al-Mutawa said the second season had made significant progress through cooperation between the foundation, the Capital and Jahra educational districts, and Zakat House. A total of 80 intermediate and secondary schools for boys and girls participated, including 44 from the Capital district and 36 from Jahra. — KUNA

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