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Some of the nearly 100 Rwandan Muslim pilgrims at Hill Top Hotel ready to travel with RwandAir’s direct flight to Mecca on Thursday, June 6. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Religion

PHOTOS: Nearly 100 Rwandan Muslim pilgrims on RwandAir’s direct flight to Mecca

Friday, June 07, 2024
Rwandans are among thousands of pilgrims who attended the Uganda Martyrs' Day 2024 celebrations at Namugongo in Wakiso District, Kampala, on June 3, 2024, to honour them for paying the ultimate price in defence of their faith (courtesy)
Religion

Rwandan Christians pay homage to Uganda Martyrs

Tuesday, June 04, 2024
President Duda being welcomed at Kigali International Airport on Tuesday by Foreign Affairs Minister Vincent Biruta. The Polish President and his wife will visit the Holy land of Kibeho on Thursday. Courtesy
Religion

Poland President Duda to visit Kibeho

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Joseph Harerimana, a preacher known as Apostle Yongwe, was arrested for allegedly deceiving followers by making false promises of securing visas and job promotions. FILE
Religion

RIB warns against ‘beliefs that put people in danger’

Thursday, October 05, 2023
Clerics lead thousands of young people during a 'prayer mountain' known as 'Our Lady of the Poor' trekking mountains in Western province in 2015. Photo by Kigali Today
Editorial

Cult-like religious practices have no place in today’s Rwanda

Friday, August 25, 2023
Over 2,000 youth follow President Kagame's remarks at the 10-year anniversary of Youth Connekt held at Intare Conference Arena on August 23. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Kagame's warning over 'poverty-worshiping’ youth pilgrimage explained

Thursday, August 24, 2023
Clerics lead a mass to celebrate Assumption Day, at Kibeho. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

Assumption Day: Cleric talks significance, urges Catholics to rekindle faith, forgiveness and love

Monday, August 14, 2023
Thousands of Catholic Church believers during a mass to celebrate Assumption Day, also known as the Feast of the Assumption at Kibeho. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

Why Assumption Day carries special meaning for Rwandan believers

Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Muslims in Rwanda will join their counterparts around the globe in celebration of Eid-al Adha, 'Feast of Sacrifice.' at Kigali Pele Stadium on June 28. Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

A guide to understanding Eid al-Adha

Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Some pilgrims trek to Kibeho from Rwanda as well as neighbouring countries to celebrate the apparition of Virgin Mary. Sam Ngendahimana

Homework for political leaders: Tap into religious devotion for secular ends

Tuesday, June 06, 2023
All photos by Dan Kwizera
Religion

Eid al-Fitr: Mufti tells Muslims to care for Genocide survivors, shun ‘evil’

Friday, April 21, 2023
Pope Francis arrives at Juba International Airport in Juba, South Sudan on Friday, February 3
International

Pope Francis in South Sudan for three-day peace trip

Friday, February 03, 2023