The responsibilities of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs have been handed over to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.
Dr. Muizzu is appointed the interim head of the Islamic Ministry as the Minister of Islamic Affair Dr. Ziyad Baghir has departed on a personal visit abroad.
Minister @MMuizzu handed over responsibilities of Ministry of Islamic Affairs until Minister Dr Ziyad returns
— housing.gov.mv (@HousingGovMv) October 4، 2015
This is practiced in the Maldives government when one Minister departs abroad or take vacation، or the position is temporarily vacant due to resignation or dismissal.