President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said that 12 mosque developments will be starting this year in nine different islands.

The President made the statement at the annual address under Article 84 at the opening of the parliament.

President Solih said that his administration will continue their efforts to strengthening the Islamic faith of the public.

And while mosque projects are underway in eight islands, projects will begin in another nine islands this year to develop 12 mosques.

In his address, the President highlighted the dangers of religious extremism and its affect on the national security.