Tanzania (33)
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WorldTanzanian Seminary Students Don Turbans, Pledge Service to Faith
A group of seminary students at Al-Qaim Seminary in Tanga, Tanzania, have been formally invested with the turban after completing their preliminary religious studies, marking the start of a new…
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WorldTanzania’s Top Shia Cleric: Proper Upbringing of Children Begins Before Marriage
Sheikh Hamad Jalal Mookindenga, the leader of the Tanzania Shia Community (TIC) and Friday prayer leader at the Ghadir Mosque in the Kigogo Post area of Dar es Salaam, called on society to prioritize…
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WorldTanzanian Clerics Meet in Qom to Boost Islamic Outreach in Africa
Qom, Iran — A special meeting bringing together Tanzanian seminary students studying in Iran and Hojatoleslam Mahdavipour was held Thursday, October 8, 2026, in the holy city of Qom to exchange…
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WorldPromoting Religious and Social Values: Imam Hussain Holy Shrine inaugurates Lady Al-Zahra Mosque in Tanzania
The Warith Al-Anbiya Foundation, affiliated with the Religious Affairs Department of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has inaugurated the Lady Al-Zahra Mosque in Tanzania’s Kigoma region.
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WorldIslamic unity, solidarity key to building bright future for Ummah
A grand ceremony was held in Tanzania to mark the birth anniversary of the greatest of all creation, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), with a message of unity, brotherhood, and solidarity resonating throughout…
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WorldShirazi Shias Led Islam's Earliest Spread in Tanzania, Says Senior Mwanza Sheikh
Speaking at a celebration of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) organized by the Tanzania Shia Community (TIC) in the Mwanza region, Sheikh Hassan Kabeke, the senior sheikh of Mwanza, stated…
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WorldTanzania Hosts Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Birth Celebration, Breaks Ground on Islamic University Expansion
A ceremony marking the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (AS) was held in Tanzania, alongside the groundbreaking for phase two of East Africa Hekmat…
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WorldTanzania celebrates Prophet Muhammad's birth with calls for unity, peace
Thousands of Tanzanians gathered in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday evening for a national celebration marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), with religious leaders calling for unity,…
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WorldTanzanian PM joins religious leaders to honor Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Tanzania's Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba joined religious leaders and scholars on Tuesday for a council marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), in a gathering aimed…
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WorldTraining Course Held in Tanzania to Enhance Skills of Islamic Preachers
The Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania has launched a specialized training course aimed at enhancing the capabilities, knowledge, and skills of Islamic preachers, particularly teachers and officials…
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WorldMaasai Shia Community Joins Mourning Procession for Prophet Muhammad in Northern Tanzania
The procession was organized under the supervision of the Khatam al-Anbiya Institute, managed by Al-Hajj Gholam Hussein, an institution active in organizing religious programs and bringing believers…
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WorldTanzania Shia Leader: Islam Stands Firm Only on Teachings of Prophet and Ahlulbayt
The commemoration, held on the 28th of Safar, featured an address by Hojatoleslam Hamid Jalala Mwakindinghe, chief of the Tanzania Islamic Community (TIC), who directed the attention of worshippers…
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WorldTanzania Mourns the Passing of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)
Hundreds of Shia faithful march through Dar es Salaam in a solemn procession to honor the memory of Prophet Muhammad, reaffirming their commitment to his teachings and legacy.
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WorldZanzibar President Hails Iran's Support for Economic Development, Calls for Expanded Cooperation
Zanzibar's President and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has expressed deep appreciation for the Islamic Republic of Iran's sustained support in bolstering the…
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WorldTanzanian Shias Renew Allegiance to Imam Hussein's (PBUH) Ideals in Massive Ashura Procession
Hojatoleslam Sheikh Hamid Jalala Mwakindenge, senior sheikh of the Tanzanian Shia community and director of the Imam Sadiq (PBUH) Seminary, joined hundreds of mourners in a solemn Ashura procession…
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WorldTanzania answers Imam Hussein's call: Ashura 2026 marked with massive processions and resolve
As the Muslim world commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his faithful companions at Karbala, believers and devotees of the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUH) in the Tanzanian city…
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WorldSenior Shia Cleric in Tanzania Urges Youth to Engage in Reflection, Research on Religious and Life Issues
The senior cleric of the Shia community in Tanzania, Sheikh Hamed Jalala, has called on young people to employ their intellect and reasoning in contemplating and examining various religious and…
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WorldPeace is a precious gem; guard it with your lives: Tanzania's Sheikh Jalala
The Senior Sheikh of the Shia community in Tanzania, Maulana Sheikh Hamid Jalala, has underscored the importance of preserving peace, unity, and national solidarity, stating that peace is a great…
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WorldArusha officially launches Imam Hussein mourning ceremonies for Muharram 1448 AH
The Tanzanian city of Arusha has officially inaugurated mourning ceremonies commemorating Imam Hussein (PBUH), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), marking the start of the holy month of…
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World"From Ghadir to Minab" photo exhibition opens in Tanzania
The Cultural Chancellery of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tanzania has inaugurated a special photo and memorial exhibition titled "From Ghadir to Minab," aimed at weaving together history,…
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WorldArt for the Martyrs: Tanzania Pays Tribute to Minab Schoolchildren Through Creative Exhibition
Dar es Salaam – In a day filled with creativity, education, culture, and messages that stirred human emotions, an art exhibition held under the banner "Through Diverse Lenses Toward Humanity"…
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WorldUnity Is Our Greatest Weapon: Senior Shia Cleric Rallies Tanzania Behind National Cohesion
The senior Shia cleric of Tanzania has called on all citizens and believers to safeguard national peace, preserve public unity, and strengthen social cohesion as a vital foundation for the country's…
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WorldZanzibar Students Visit Iranian Cultural Center in Dar es Salaam
The Cultural Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tanzania has hosted a special delegation of students from the University of Zanzibar, who visited the center with the aim of strengthening…
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WorldMajor Art Exhibition Opens in Dar es Salaam with Message of Humanity and Unity
The Cultural Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tanzania, in collaboration with the Creative Arts Department of the University of Dar es Salaam, is set to host a special exhibition bringing…
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World31st International Quran Conference held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
The Al-Mustafa International University branch in Tanzania has hosted the 31st International Quran Conference—a grand and historic event aimed at spreading knowledge, noble morality, and Islamic…
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World31st International Holy Quran Congress to Be Held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
The Al-Mustafa International University in Tanzania is set to host the 31st International Holy Quran Congress, a landmark and historic event designed to promote knowledge, ethics, and solidarity…
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WorldEager to Learn: Tanzanian Students Embrace Life Story of Martyred Leader Ayatollah Khamenei
As part of ongoing efforts aimed at enhancing historical and academic awareness regarding the lives of prominent Islamic leaders who have played a significant role in political and social struggles,…
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WorldTanzania to host special seminar honoring martyred Leader Imam Khamenei's thought
The Islamic Republic of Iran's Cultural Center in Tanzania is set to hold a special online seminar dedicated to revisiting the profound and transformative ideas of the martyred Leader of the…
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WorldTanzania Honors Martyred Iranian Students: Special Painting Contest Keeps Memory of 168 Children Alive
In a powerful display of international solidarity, the Islamic Republic’s cultural center in Dar es Salaam has launched a unique painting competition for Tanzanian schoolchildren to honor the…
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WorldTanzania Welcomes Ramadan with Grand Quranic Gathering
In a vibrant display of spirituality, unity, and hope, Tanzania hosted a major Quranic event to mark the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, emphasizing the central role of the Quran in guiding…
