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Deputy Speaker of Parliament Sheikh Mussa Fasil Harerimana greets Deputy Ombudsman Abbas Mukama as RDF Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga (2nd Right), looks on during the prayer on Eid al-Fitr at Kigali Pele Stadium on Friday, March 20. All Photos by Craish Bahizi

PICTORIAL: How Eid al-Fitr celebrations unfolded in Kigali

Friday, March 20, 2026
Sheikh Dr Muhammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars, is in Kigali for a three-day official visit.
Religion

Top global Muslim leader in Rwanda for three-day visit

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Archbishop André Perraudin

Mbonyintege’s scandalous tribute to Perraudin

Friday, February 13, 2026
Emma Uwera, founder and Managing Director of I&J Harvest Limited, a home-grown seed company supplying maize, bean and soybean seeds to farmers across Rwanda, works in her farm in Rwamagana District. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture

From research plots to rural fields: How one seed entrepreneur is strengthening Rwanda’s food system

Monday, January 26, 2026
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
The New Times
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