Youcef Belmehdi
Profile
Youcef Belmehdi is an Algerian politician and high-ranking official who has served as the Minister of Religious Affairs and Wakfs since 2019. An expert in Islamic jurisprudence, he holds a doctorate in the foundations of the Muslim religion from the University of Algiers. Prior to his ministerial appointment, he held various administrative roles within the ministry, including director of religious orientation and teaching. Belmehdi has been involved in initiatives such as the Miqraa digital platform for Quranic education and has represented Algeria in international religious affairs.
Details
- Born
- 1963-09-29 · 62 years old
- Birth place
- Bousaada, Algeria
- Education
- University of Setif; Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences; University of Damascus; Al Imam Al Ouzai University; University of Algiers
- Career
- Preacher (khatib) at the Staih Mosque in Bousaada; Secretary General of the League of Ulemas of the Sahel; Director of religious orientation and Quranic teaching at the Ministry of Religious Affairs
