The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka (on behalf of the Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah)
Asked the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs whether the Government is aware that registered Muslim mosques employ Imams and Muadhdhins, and that no written record exists setting minimum wages for those positions. He sought clarification on whether a decision will be made to establish minimum wages and ensure equal payment for these roles across all mosques, and if not, the reasons for inaction.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Positions of Imam and Muadhdhin in Registered Mosques: Minimum Wage
¶ 02 Question No. 483/2025 to the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs:
¶ 03 (a) Will he inform this House— (i) whether he is aware that positions of Imam and Muadhdhin exist at Muslim mosques registered under the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs; (ii) whether he is aware that there has been no written record up to now pertaining to minimum wages to be paid for employees in those positions; and (iii) if so, whether a conclusion will be reached regarding minimum wages and a decision taken to pay an equal wage for those positions at every mosque?
¶ 04 (b) If not, why?
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