Muslims in Africa

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IQNA – The 7th national Quran memorization of Ghana was organized in the African country this past weekend.
News ID: 3497257    Publish Date : 2026/04/28

IQNA – The capital of Senegal is hosting the preliminary rounds of a Quran and Sunnah memorization contest.
News ID: 3497228    Publish Date : 2026/04/26

IQNA – In a rare event that reflects the growing global reach of Quranic education, the capital of Rwanda hosted the graduation ceremony of 70,000 male and female Quran memorizers.
News ID: 3496488    Publish Date : 2026/02/20

IQNA – A Ramadan exhibition named “FIRam 2026” will be launched at the Midombo Sports Stadium in Cotonou, the economic capital of the Republic of Benin, on Saturday.
News ID: 3496399    Publish Date : 2026/02/13

IQNA – A new educational initiative named Furqan has been launched in Nouakchott to help orphaned students improve their memorization and recitation of the Holy Quran.
News ID: 3495355    Publish Date : 2025/11/11

IQNA – In Malawi’s rural landscapes, scenes of children enthusiastically participating in Quran recitation circles are gaining attention online, highlighting the active role of the country’s Muslim minority.
News ID: 3495290    Publish Date : 2025/11/05

IQNA – The final stage of the sixth Quran memorization, recitation and Tajweed competition of Morocco began Friday in the city of Fez.
News ID: 3494766    Publish Date : 2025/09/27

IQNA – The Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema will host the finals of its sixth Quran memorization, recitation, and tajweed competition from 26 to 28 September.
News ID: 3494674    Publish Date : 2025/09/20

IQNA – Thousands of manuscripts from hundreds of authors on the sciences of the Quran, mathematics, astronomy, and astrology are found in the Timbuktu manuscripts, which constitute an important part of the heritage of human, Arabic, and Islamic written knowledge.
News ID: 3494589    Publish Date : 2025/09/14

IQNA – The northern Moroccan city of Al Hoceima has held its first Quranic festival, recognizing leading participants in national Quran memorization and recitation competitions.
News ID: 3494027    Publish Date : 2025/07/28

IQNA – Hajj services to South African Muslim will be centralized under South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC).
News ID: 3493877    Publish Date : 2025/07/16

IQNA – The dean of the Grand Mosque of Algiers said the Dar-ol-Quran Center of the mosque is ready to accept students from Algeria’s neighboring African countries.
News ID: 3491916    Publish Date : 2025/02/18

IQNA – The Jamkaran Mosque in Qom, Iran, hosted a gathering of Islamic seminary students from different African countries and their family members ahead of the Mid-Shaaban Eid, which marks the birthday of Imam Zaman (may God hasten his glad advent).
News ID: 3491802    Publish Date : 2025/02/09

IQNA – The Tigray Islamic Affairs Supreme Council has expressed strong opposition to a recent ban on hijabs in schools in Axum town, warning that it may resort to "further peaceful measures in consultation with believers" if the issue remains unresolved.
News ID: 3491353    Publish Date : 2025/01/06

IQNA – The Claremont Main Road Mosque (CMRM) commemorated its 170th anniversary with a heartfelt gathering that included a Khatm al-Quran (completion of the Holy Quran) and tributes to individuals who have shaped the mosque’s legacy.
News ID: 3490479    Publish Date : 2024/10/29

IQNA – Muslims in Ethiopia celebrated the anniversary of the Prophet's (PBUH) birth with religious ceremonies across the country.
News ID: 3489929    Publish Date : 2024/09/17

IQNA – The partial collapse of an under construction mosque in Ivory Coast led to the deaths of at last eight people.
News ID: 3489530    Publish Date : 2024/08/17

IQNA – The first African Quran Competition is set to take place in Uganda in October this year.
News ID: 3488890    Publish Date : 2024/06/26

IQNA – The president of South Africa called on the country’s Muslim community to play a more active role in politics.
News ID: 3487936    Publish Date : 2024/04/14

IQNA – A forum titled “Status of Holy Quran in Contemporary Africa” was held at the 31st Tehran International Holy Quran Exhibition Friday night.
News ID: 3487695    Publish Date : 2024/03/23