MUSCAT: The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs on Monday celebrated the launch of the 'Endowment Foundation for the Museum of the Prophet’s Biography' and unveiled its logo.
The ceremony was held under the auspices of Sayyid Ibrahim bin Said al Busaidy, Minister of Heritage and Tourism, and attended by Dr Mohammed bin Said al Maamari, Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, dignitaries, officials and representatives of parties interested in cultural, religious and media affairs.
The ceremony included a presentation and a dialogue session outlining the project.
The foundation seeks to establish and operate an integrated cultural museum that presents the noble biography of Prophet Mohammad in a comprehensive manner. It will showcase the Prophet’s lifestyle, values and morals that spearheaded the Islamic civilisation.
The foundation also aims to develop partnerships with other parties in Oman and abroad. This includes a vision for investing endowment funds in a manner that preserves their assets and ensures their sustainability to serve the foundation’s objectives.
The museum will be located in the Wilayat of Samayil due to the historical significance of the wilayat that took the lead in the propagation of Islam in Oman. Al Maamari pointed out that the museum’s project will be carried out in 36 months.
The minister announced the establishment of the Endowment Foundation for the Museum of the Prophet’s Biography. The foundation will be based in Muscat, with an initial capital of RO 1 million. - ONA
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