The outgoing Mufti of Rwanda Sheikh Salim Hitimana (L) and his successor Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya during the election in Kigali on Sunday, May 26. Addressing Rwanda Muslim Community at the event Sheikh Sindayigaya pledged more development projects to pave the way for self-reliance. Photos by Craish Bahizi
The Rwanda Muslim community in Rwanda, on Sunday, May 26, elected Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya to become the new Mufti of Rwanda.
Sheikh Sindayigaya won the election after running unopposed for the position.
The new Mufti was elected after Sheikh Salim Hitimana, who has served in the role since 2016, pulled out of the race at the last minute.
While addressing the Muslim community after his election, Mufti Sindayigaya pledged more development projects for the Muslim community in Rwanda to pave the way for self-reliance.
The New Times photographer Craish Bahizi, covered the election and through his lens, brought some pictures for the major highlights of the exercise.
Members of Rwanda Muslim Community during the election of the new Mufti of Rwanda in Kigali on Sunday, May 26
The electoral committee on duty during the exercise.
The elections took place at Lemigo Hotel on Sunday, May 26
Former Rayon Sports and FERWACY president Abdallah Murenzi participated in the election.
The elections took place at Lemigo hotel in Kigali on Sunday, May 26.
The outgoing Mufti of Rwanda Sheikh Salim Hitimana (L) during the event. The elections for the Mufti and his executive team were initially set to take place at the end of 2020, but the process was disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Addressing Rwanda Muslim Community at the event Sheikh Sindayigaya pledged more development projects to pave the way for self-reliance. Photo by Craish Bahizi
The elections for the Mufti and his executive team were initially set to take place at the end of 2020, but the process was disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Delegates interact during the event that took place at Lemigo Hotel on Sunday, May 26.
The newly elected Mufti of Rwanda, Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya delivers remarks on Sunday, May 26. Addressing Rwanda Muslim Community at the event Sheikh Sindayigaya pledged more development projects to pave the way for self-reliance.
Participants follow new Mufti of Rwanda Musa Sindayigaya's remarks at the event. The election took place on Sunday, May 26
The newly elected Mufti of Rwanda, Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya (R) and his deputy Sheikh Yunusu Mushumba congratulate each other at the elections event on Sunday, May 26. Addressing Rwanda Muslim Community at the event Sheikh Sindayigaya pledged more development projects to pave the way for self-reliance. Photos by Craish Bahizi
The outgoing Mufti of Rwanda Sheikh Salim Hitimana (L) and his successor Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya during the election in Kigali on Sunday, May 26. Addressing Rwanda Muslim Community at the event Sheikh Sindayigaya pledged more development projects to pave the way for self-reliance. Photos by Craish Bahizi
The elections for the Mufti and his executive team were initially set to take place at the end of 2020, but the process was disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Deputy Mufti of Rwanda Sheikh Yunusu Mushumba (L) and participants at the event. on Sunday, May 26.
Mufti of Rwanda receives warm welcome from members of Rwanda Muslim Community at the event.
Addressing Rwanda Muslim Community at the event Sheikh Sindayigaya pledged more development projects to pave the way for self-reliance.
The newly elected Mufti of Rwanda Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya (R) poses for a photo with a participant during the event in Kigali on Sunday, May 26.
The outgoing Mufti of Rwanda Sheikh Salim Hitimana and the newly elected Mufti of Rwanda Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya during the elections event in Kigali on Sunday, May 26.
Members of Rwanda Muslim Community congratulate the new Mufti of Rwanda at the event
Members of the newly elected committee pose for a group photo.