Category: Islam News
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Hundreds march over hijab rights in Accra
Scores of Muslim women and girls from diverse backgrounds poured onto the streets of Accra on Saturday to advocate and sensitise Ghanaians on the rights of Muslim women to freely observe the hijab.
Read MoreNorwegian Mosque apologises to monarch for not getting a handshake
Norway – A mosque in Norway has issued an apology after three women refused to shake the hand of the Norwegian prince, Prince Haakon. The Prince visited Al-Noor Islamic Center
Read MoreGroom pays ₵760 GHS equivalent for Sultan’s daughter
Sokoto, Nigeria – A high-profile marriage ceremony that was contracted between the daughter of the Sultan of Sokoto, Fatima Abubakar and her husband Mahmood Abdullahi Yuguda made headlines for an
Read MoreChief Imam returns from Sokoto
Accra – The National Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has returned from a three-day visit to the Sokoto State of Nigeria where he witnessed the wedding ceremony
Read MoreChechnya inaugurates ‘Europe’s largest mosque’
Chechnya – Officials in Chechnya on Friday inaugurated a 9,700 square metres holy site which is claimed to be Europe’s largest mosque. The marble-decorated building, which is named after the
Read MoreGhana Police Mosque receives New Hearse
Accra – The Sharjah Charity Association, through the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has donated a hearse to the congregation of the Ghana Police Mosque, Cantonment. This is
Read MoreMuslims urged to take part in 2020 census
Accra – Stakeholders belonging to the Coalition of Muslim Organisations, Ghana (COMOG) on Monday advised Muslims to take part in the 2020 Population and Housing Census for the actual population
Read More‘Succession plan needed for Chief Imam’s position’
Accra – A Muslim youth empowerment enthusiast who is also the representative of the Upper West Regional Chief Imam, Alhaji M.B. Adam, has called for a national dialogue on the
Read MoreBlack Stars players observe Jum’ah at local Ismaili Mosque
Some members of the Black Stars have offered Jum’a Prayers at the Tolip Hotel Mosque in Egypt ahead of Ghana’s AFCON 2019 Group F clash with the Indomitable Lions of
Read MoreMohamed Morsi dies in Court
Egypt: Former President Mohamed Morsi has died after appearing in court, according to state media. State TV on Tuesday reported that Morsi fainted after a court session and died afterwards.
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