Discover the rich heritage and significant sites of Muslim culture with our collection of headline stories. Explore the history, architecture, and traditions that make these sites so important to the Muslim community.

Otumfuo cancels lease payment on Kumasi Central Mosque land

Kumasi- Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu says he has forfeited the receipt of GHS28 million (280 billion old Ghana cedis) as lease payment for the 1.9 acres of land on which

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Imam Shuraim resigns from Masjid Al Haram – Reports

Makkah – Sheikh Saud bin Ibrahim bin Muhammad Ibrahim Al Shuraim, an Imam, and Khateeb of Masjid Al Haram has resigned from his role after 32 years of service. According

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Ghana National Mosque finally opens to Ghanaian Muslim worshippers

Accra: President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday commissioned the 10-million-dollar ultra-modern Ghana National Mosque complex. The 15,000-capacity facility situated on a 4.2-acre land at Kanda in Accra is the

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Weija Muslims sanctioned for holding Eid prayers

Accra – The Chief of Weija Zango, Sarki Sulemana Mumuni, on Sunday, May 23, 2021, sanctioned a community mosque by dissolving the mosque’s management committee. This was necessitated by the

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Bawumia unveils new architectural plan for Abossey Okai central mosque

Accra: Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President of Ghana, has presented new architectural designs for the renovation of the Abossey Okai Central Mosque to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usman

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Bawumia to Renovate Abossey Okai Central Mosque

Accra: The Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahmudu Bawumia, has pledged to renovate the Abossey Okai Central Mosque. He said the intent for renovating the facility was to thank Allah

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France Shuts down Mosques and Islamic Schools

Paris- France has shut down more than 70 mosques and private Islamic schools since January, authorities confirmed. This is happening days after President Emmanuel Macron was slammed for making comments

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Kanoute raises $1million for first Sevilla Mosque

Former football star Fred Oumar Kanoute has raised $1m in an online crowdfunding campaign to build the first purpose-built mosque and cultural centre in Seville, Spain, in over 700 years.

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Norwegian 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

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Chechnya 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

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