Arafa Stories

Millions of Pilgrims reflect on Prophet Muhammad's farewell sermon at Mount Arafa
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 15, 2024

In the last year of his life, the Prophet (peace be upon him) informed the Muslims that he would be performing Hajj that year.

Millions of Muslims gather on Mt. Arafat for climax of annual Hajj pilgrimage
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 15, 2024

Dressed in white, worshippers began arriving at dawn for the most challenging day of the rituals, climbing the 70-metre hill where the Prophet Mohamme...

Kenyan Muslims to observe fasting on Day of Arafa
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 12, 2024

In Eastleigh, most restaurants are expected to be closed during the day as many Muslims will be fasting from dawn to dusk. However, other activities w...

Hajj 2024: Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly, the leader of this year's Arafat sermon
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 27, 2024

Sheikh Al-Muaiqly's duty this year underscores the significance of his roles in spreading Islamic teachings.

Lamu launches Bajuni language books aimed at preserving heritage
Bashir Mohammed  |  Mar 19, 2024

The newly unveiled books, including "Chusomeni Kibajuni" for Grades 1, 2, and 3, hold promise for promoting literacy among Bajuni children.

South Africa's camaraderie with Palestine goes way back in time
Amina Wako  |  Feb 27, 2024

Yasser Arafat’s Palestinian Liberation Organisation had been a resolute supporter of Mandela’s struggle against white minority rule.

Somalia parliament initiates landmark constitutional review process
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 24, 2024

Somalia's bicameral parliament took a pivotal step today, passing a motion to begin amending the country's provisional constitution.

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