Ref: PR/AF/005/22 Date: December 31, 2022
A delegation comprising the Africa Federation Chairman Alhaj Amine Nassor who was the Guest of Honour, Vice Chairman Alhaj Aunali Khalfan, Hon Secretary Alhaj Zuhair Jaffer, AFTAB Board Chairman Alhaj Sajjad Walji, CBB Chairman Alhaj Mohamed Hemani, Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania Chairman, Alhaj Hussein Karim, attended the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of the Bilal Mosque in Mwanza on Friday 28th October 2022. They were joined by the host – Bilal Muslim Mission Lake Zone Chairman, Alhaj Sibtain Meghjee, the Chairman of KSI Jamaat Mwanza, Alhaj Arshad Jetha, community members from KSI Jamaat Mwanza and Bilal Muslim Mission Mwanza and from neighboring towns and villages. The Foundation Stone Laying – first of its type Shia Ithna-Asheri Bilal Mosque in Mwanza was also attended by members from other Muslim communities and local government officials. A magnanimous development which will benefit many people and the children in the area.
The Mosque complex is being built on a plot measuring 2.3 acres in Nyamhogoro area which is about 8 kilometers from Mwanza town. The mosque and the centre will be one of the biggest Bilal Centre outside of Dar es Salaam and will comprise of a Mosque, Madressah, Nursery School, Husainiyya, Dorm building and Administration offices. The main objective and purpose of putting up this Complex is to promote the religion of Islam and the Madh’ab of Ahlulbayt (‘a) amongst the local Shia community, including new converts. The project which was in the plan for several years, it is heartening to see the project is taking shape.
The Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony began with the Recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an followed by addresses from the Bilal Muslim Mission Lake Zone Chairman, Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania Chairman, the Africa Federation Chairman and Guest of Honour, the Vice Chairman of Africa Federation, the local village official and the Hon. Secretary of KSI Jamaat Mwanza also spoke at the function. The full program was recorded live, those wishing to watch this program can contact the Bilal Muslim Mission head office in Dar es Salaam.
The Secretariat is thankful to Alhaj Sibtain Meghjee, Lake Zone Chairman of Bilal Muslim Mission and his team for the arrangements to receive the delegation in Mwanza and for the program of the Foundation Stone Laying which was organized wonderfully.
We are also thankful to the Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania head office for providing the support and cooperation in the overall organization. Appreciation is due to Alhaj Amine Nassor, Chairman of Africa Federation for accepting an invitation to be the Guest of Honour of the program, by travelling from Reunion to Mwanza via Moroni and Dar es Salaam.
We pray for the successful completion of this Project which will be a landmark of Bilal Muslim Mission in Mwanza.
Secretariat