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Muslims during a prayer at Giporoso based mosque 'Masjid Baytul' on Friday, January 9. The mosque, located near Hill Top Hotel, is set to be relocated following plans to begin the expansion of the Prince House–Masaka Road in February. Photo by Peter Ntigurirwa.
Infrastructure

Giporoso mosque to relocate ahead of road expansion

Sunday, January 25, 2026
More than one in three Rwandan women experience physical, sexual, or psychological abuse, yet many continue to suffer in silence. Courtesy.
Religion

When faith becomes a shield against gender-based violence

Friday, December 12, 2025
Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda, told The New Times that efforts are underway to ensure leaders of 320 mosques meet the new academic requirements set for faith-based organisations in Rwanda before the March 2026 deadline. File photo
Religion

Muslim leaders race to meet qualification deadline

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda, speaks during a symposium held on July 19 in Kigali under the theme “Moral Values in Islam and Their Impact on Social Peace in Africa.”

Islamic values offer practical path to peace, unity – Mufti Sindayigaya

Monday, July 21, 2025
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Religion

Faith, family, and the power of love: Navigating mixed-faith families in Rwanda

Saturday, June 07, 2025
Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Mubarakah Muganga (Right) interacts with Minister of Finance Yusuf Murangwa (2nd Left) attend the morning prayer to celebrate Eid al-Adha, at Kigali Pele Stadium on Friday, June 6. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Religion

PHOTOS: Muslim community urged to honour meaning of sacrifice, uphold Islamic values

Friday, June 06, 2025
Thousands of Muslims during the morning prayer to celebrate Eid al-Adha at Kigali Pele stadium. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Religion

PHOTOS: Muslims observe Eid al-Adha with prayer, charity

Friday, June 06, 2025
Mecca and Medina are two common names many people come across when Muslims are preparing for Hajj
Religion

Why Mecca and Medina are considered to be holy cities

Wednesday, June 04, 2025
Algeria is home to approximately 80% of the Sahara Desert, the largest hot desert in the world and the third-largest desert overall, smaller only than the deserts of Antarctica and the northern Arctic.
Tourism

10 fascinating things about Algeria, Africa’s largest country by land area

Wednesday, June 04, 2025
Believers during a congregation at Zion Temple Celebration Centre in Kigali. File
Health

Faith and professionalism: How churches, mosques can help address mental health challenge

Saturday, May 31, 2025
70 Muslim pilgrims from Rwanda including 15 foreign residents living in Rwanda departed from Kigali. Another eight pilgrims will depart on Thursday. Photos by Kellya Keza
Religion

Muslim pilgrims from Rwanda, Benin take direct RwandAir flights to Mecca

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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Religion

Kigali to Mecca: Mufti Sindayigaya on what Muslims should expect at Hajj 2025

Tuesday, May 27, 2025