Official: Only educated persons may work in mosques in Azerbaijan

To perform the functions of a religious figure in places of worship of Muslims and sanctuaries in Azerbaijan, it is necessary to have higher and secondary religious education.

Chairman of the State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations Gunduz Ismailov said this at a press conference, according to Report.

According to him, commissions for interviewing and attestation have been established for the appointment of religious figures, and requirements for their work have been determined.