Muscat: The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs announced that 49 people from different nationalities embraced Islam as part of the efforts of the ministry, represented by the Department of Introduction to Islam and Cultural Exchange in Ifta Office through its work and its continuous role in spreading Islamic culture and educating the non-Muslim communities to enter Islam through the establishment of awareness programmes and guidance.
Eighteen Ugandan women, 11 men and three women from the Philippines, five Sri Lankan women and three Tanzanian women embraced Islam.
The Department of Introduction to Islam and Cultural Exchange in Ifta Office at the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs continues its activities and efforts in religious awareness, follow-up, documenting and issuing documents of those who enter Islam.