Month: April 2022 Posts

Catholic Church wishes Malawi Muslims fruitful Ramadan

Apr 03, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Catholic Church has sent best wishes for a fruitful and peaceful Ramadan to all Muslims in Malawi. Bishop Montfort Stima of the Mangochi Diocese sent a message of best wishes to Muslims who have… ...

Islamic Arts Award ceremony to be held in Malawi next month

Jan 07, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Noel Mkwaila In a bid to promote art and talent among Muslim Youths and the general public, Young Travelers Theatre (YTT) in conjunction with 265 Supreme Events will hold Islamic Arts Award ceremony that… ...

Bishop Malasa threatens to close Anglican schools over Hijab saga

Oct 22, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Synd Kalimbuka Bishop Brighton Vital Malasa of Anglican Diocese of Upper Shire has threatened to close all Anglican schools in the diocese if people continue to threaten diocesan priests and teachers over the prohibition… ...

Muslims urged to support the needy

May 03, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Muslims in the country have been urged to support vulnerable people during this holy month of Ramadhan. Central Islamic Jamaat (CIJ) said on Friday that reaching out to the needy is not only providing them… ...

Church of England bans hijab in Malawi

Nov 07, 2019 Richard Jimu 1 &

The Church of England has banned hijab in schools in Malawi, leading to clashes between its members and Muslims. In the Southern Region district of Balaka, the church – known as the Anglican Church –… ...

Girls should not be denied education for wearing hijab – United Nations

Nov 06, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 2 &

The United Nations (UN) has called for religious tolerance and respect for human rights in Malawi saying girls should not be denied access to education for wearing hijab. United Nations Resident Coordinator Ms. Maria Jose… ...

Hijab sparks clashes in Balaka

Nov 04, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

Fights between Anglican and Muslims erupted this morning in Balaka after learners were sent back from a school run by the Anglican Church for wearing hijab. Members of the Muslim community, angered by the school’s… ...