Elementary school students in Afghanistan study in mosques

The Afghan Ministry of Education stated that, in the first three years, all students of Afghan elementary schools will be taught in mosques, in order to instill a “strong Islamic identity” in them.
The Ministry of Education’s plan expects that students from first to third grades will enroll in the nearest mosque, according to a statement issued by the ministry.
The statement added that after completing their third year in a mosque, students will continue their education in public or private schools normally.
The plan aims to give Islam a more central role in education.