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Qadria Women urged to pray for Malawi

Sep 04, 2022 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Muslim women with Kwelepeta in pink Member of Parliament for Zomba Malosa, Grace Kwelepeta has appealed to Qadria Women Muslim Association of Malawi to pray for the country amidst hunger and the continued rise in… ...

Malawi Defence Force allows Muslim soldiers to wear hijab

Aug 23, 2022 Russell Kondowe 1 &

The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has introduced a policy allowing female Muslim soldiers to be wearing Hijab at work. Muslim Chaplain at the MDF Sheikh Major Saad Khamis Malovu has confirmed that there has been… ...

Zomba Chingale MP installs solar power on 40 mosques

Jul 24, 2022 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Member of Parliament for Zomba Chingale Lonnie Phiri has installed solar power on 40 mosques to ensure adequate lighting during evening and early morning prayers. Phiri who is Democratic Progressive (DPP) member said she decided… ...

Malawi Muslims demand apology from Roman Catholic Bishop

Jul 07, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Islamic Commission for Justice and Freedom (ICJF) has demanded an apology from Roman Catholic Bishop Montfort Sitima over remarks the bishop made yesterday during Independence Day. The Muslims have threatened to hold demonstrations at Sitima’s… ...

Eid UL Fitr holiday to be observed next week

Apr 28, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Government through the Ministry of Local Government says Eid Ul Fitr prayers will be held on either Monday, 2 May or Tuesday, 3 May depending on sighting of new moon marking the end of the… ...

Organisation distributes Ramadhan packs to Muslims

Apr 13, 2022 Bright Malenga 0 &

An organization called An-Nasihah Trust has distributed Ramadhan packs to Muslims in Lilongwe rural. The Founder of the Organisation Maulana Muhammad Choonara said the annual initiative is intended to support needy Muslims during the blessed… ...

Malawi Muslims start fasting today

Apr 03, 2022 Bright Malenga 0 &

Muslims in Malawi have started fasting today, 3rd April, 2022 marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. The Malawi Muslims have joined several Muslims in the world observing the holy month. Meanwhile, several… ...

Malawi Muslims open magnificent Mosque in Blantyre

Mar 19, 2022 Bright Malenga 2 &

Malawi Muslims yesterday officially opened a magnificent mosque in Malawi's commercial city of Blantyre. The Mosque, named Taqwa, is located at Ginnery Corner near the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH). Both Muslims and Christians in… ...

MAM condemns Muslims in Mangochi for overreacting to ‘blasphemous picture’

Nov 04, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Muslim Association of Malawi (MAM) has expressed concern over the torching of a church by the Muslim faithful in Mangochi and has also condemned a pastor in the district for provoking the Muslim faithful. MAM… ...

Angry Muslims destroy church in Mangochi

Nov 03, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Muslims have set a church on fire in Mangochi after accusing the pastor of the church of mocking the Muslim faith by drawing a picture depicting ‘god of Muslims’. The Muslims say the pastor, Gladson… ...

Christians, Muslims sign MOU on wearing of hijabs in schools

Jun 18, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Muslims and Christians in the country have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) which allows female Muslim learners to wear hijabs in public and Christian-owned schools. The development follows recent ugly scenes where Muslim learners… ...

Chakwera, Atupele send Eid messages

May 14, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera and United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi have wished Muslims a joyous Eid. In a message signed by press secretary Brian Banda, President Chakwera said Muslims around the world should have… ...

Mangochi Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr

May 13, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Muslims in Mangochi are celebrating Eid al-Fitr today, saying they saw the moon. Muslims started fasting for the month of Ramadhan on April 12. It was expected that Malawian Muslims would celebrate Eid today after… ...

Rute joins Islam following threats over her life

May 13, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

… Comedian stays mum South African based female comedian Rute has joined Islamic religion a few days after her life was subjected to threats. The Malawian lady posted a video on social media which is… ...

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… ...