Government introduces Arabic lessons as part of Islamic education drive
11 Feb 2014, 7:59 PM
Ahmed Rilwan
The Ministry of Education yesterday introduced Arabic language as an optional subject for grades 1 – 12 in twelves schools.
At a inaugural ceremony held in Hiriyaa School yesterday, Vice President Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed said the government will mainstream Arabic education in the Maldives, focusing particularly on Islamic education and the study of Quran.
Jameel said the introduction of Arabic language will bring a ‘special happiness’ to the people of Maldives, will strengthen the Islamic faith, and will introduce good behavior.
Stating that different ideologies have to be introduced into the education system in order to ensure the peace and stability of the country, Jameel pledged to introduce Islamic ethics as a subject in all schools within the year.
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