King of Morocco inquires about anti-illiteracy programs in mosques

Morocco's King Mohammed VI, visited Wednesday Mohammed V mosque in Tangier to inquire about the anti-illiteracy program organized in several mosques in the kingdom, under the aegis of the Habous (endowments) and Islamic Affairs Ministry.

The visit of the sovereign, Amir Al Mouminine (commander of the faithful), coincides with the national day to fight illiteracy.

Since this program was launched in 2000, it benefited to 56.539 people, including 39.025 women.

Some 8.283 people, including 5.283 women (71pc), enrolled for the 2004-2005 program, that is supervised by 200 teachers in 101 mosques.

Mosques' anti-illiteracy program was launched at the initiative of King Mohammed VI to rehabilitate mosques and bolster their cultural role.