Egypt will unify the adhan (the Islamic call for prayer) at all the country’s mosques starting from February, the Minister of Endowments, Mokhtar Gomaa, announced on Sunday. The Adhan will be broadcasted live via satellite from a specific mosque chosen by the ministry to all mosques. Gomaa called for a new understanding of Islamic heritage to rediscover its hidden greatness and wisdom. Meanwhile, Gomaa revealed that the ministry targets religious schools in the country mosques to reach 1,000, up from 800, according to the ministry. Gomaa also mentioned that an international academy for training clerics will be inaugurated this month with new curriculums, including social, cultural, and human sciences.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 08, 2019 18:11 UTC