President Ratifies Third Amendment to the Religious Unity Act

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has ratified the third amendment to the “Religious Unity Act” (Act No. 6/94). The amendment was passed by the Parliament at the 12th sitting of its third session, on 21st November 2016.

Following ratification, the Act has been ‎published in the Government Gazette.‎

The third amendment to the Religious Unity Act will further strengthen the administration of the Supreme Council for Islamic Fatwa.