Yemen Begins Study of Religious School Curriculum; Plans Mosque Database

Yemen's Ministry of Endowment and Guidance has begun a review of the curriculum at the over 4,500 religious schools in the country. It plans to revise the curriculum where it is not compatible with Islamic teachings and to close schools that promote terrorism. Yesterday's Yemen Post reports that the Ministry is attempting to encourage moderate interpretations of Islam by preachers in mosques and is planning a nationwide database of mosques and those who preach and work in them. In an attempt to improve living conditions of mosque preachers, the Ministry is paying some 6,000 of them a monthly bonus equivalent to $50(US).