31 imams, preachers benefit from Royal makruma

AMMAN — Thirty-one imams and preachers working at the Awqaf Ministry and Iftaa departments in the army and security agencies have benefited from His Majesty King Abdullah’s makruma (benefaction) to help clerics intending to get married, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported on Thursday.

Royal Court Secretary General Yousef Issawi, who also heads a committee to follow up on Royal initiatives, and Awqaf Minister Mohammad Khalaileh delivered the aid to the beneficiaries during a ceremony held at King Hussein Bin Talal Mosque.

The initiative was launched in 2003 and has benefited 525 imams and preachers so far, Petra reported.