The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs
Most registered mosques have Imam and Muadhdhin positions, though some do not, and their establishment depends on each mosque’s income. The Minister stated that no decision has been made on a minimum wage for these positions and that a fixed wage cannot be set because mosques are not income-generating institutions and rely mainly on varying local monthly contributions.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Answer tabled:
¶ 02 (a) (i) The positions of Imam and Muadhdhin exist in most registered mosques; some mosques do not have these positions. Establishment of positions depends on the income of the mosque. (ii) No decision has yet been made regarding a minimum wage. (iii) Such a decision cannot be made. A mosque is not an income-generating institution; in most mosques, income depends on monthly contributions (subscription fees) of residents of the area. As these contributions vary by area and by number of registered families, a fixed wage cannot be determined.
¶ 03 (b) Not applicable.
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