Family affairs, iftaa department to promote healthy marriage practices

By JT - Mar 19,2014 - Last updated at Mar 19,2014

AMMAN — Secretary General of the National Council for Family Affairs FadelHmoud on Wednesday met with Grand Mufti Abdul KarimKhasawneh to discuss means to activate an agreement signed recently between the two sides to enhance family stability.

Under the deal, the two sides will work to promote best practices in marriage and reproductive health through lectures and awareness campaigns, according to a statement.

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