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Islamic Cultural Centre located in the Nyamirambo Sector of Kigali, is home to one of the largest mosques in Rwanda, established in 1979

Top seven religious tourism sites in Rwanda

Saturday, September 21, 2024

The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Rev Justin Welby and other Reverands inaugurate the covenant place at Gahini in Kayonza District on February 18, 2017. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Can religious tourism in Rwanda generate millions?

Friday, September 20, 2024

President Paul Kagame addresses delegates at the Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast held at Kigali Convention Centre on Sunday, September 15. Kagame urged church leaders to eradicate scammers in the name of religion, to better work for people and produce good results. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

PHOTOS: Prayer breakfast: Kagame cautions against religious extremism

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Rwandans and friends of Rwanda during Rwanda Shima Imana 2015. The 2024 edition of national thanksgiving event, 'Rwanda Shima Imana’, has been postponed to September 29, organisers have announced.

Rwanda Shima Imana 2024 festival postponed

Wednesday, September 04, 2024

Minister of Local Government Jean-Claude Musabyimana.

Govt bans over 40 religious sects

Friday, August 23, 2024

Chrstians from different denominations gather to thank God during Rwanda Shima Imana 2015 at Amahoro National Stadium. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

‘Rwanda Shima Imana’ returns after five-year hiatus

Friday, August 23, 2024

Christians seek healing at a waterfall in Nyungwe National Park. Rwanda has closed over 10000 churches that are not meeting minimum standards required by Rwanda Governance Board. Courtesy

Cultism in Rwanda: Dangerous worship practices spark debate on faith, safety

Thursday, August 22, 2024

An artistic impression of the proposed Kibeho basilica in Nyaruguru District. File

Rwf3.5 billion required to expand Kibeho holy land sanctuary

Sunday, August 18, 2024

Over 60,000 Catholic believers from around the world gathered at Kibeho Holy Land in Nyaruguru District to celebrate Assumption Day.

PHOTOS: Assumption Day: Catholic Church calls on youth to embrace positive values

Thursday, August 15, 2024

President Paul Kagame addresses new members of parliament, on August 14. Kagame tasked new MPs to eradicate the disorderliness in faith-based organizations. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame tasks new MPs to end disorder in churches

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Pope Francis on August 12 appointed Reverend Jean Bosco Ntagungira as the new bishop of Butare Catholic Diocese.

Pope Francis appoints Rev. Ntagungira as new bishop of Butare Catholic Diocese

Monday, August 12, 2024

The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda and Vice Chairman of the Rwanda Interfaith Council (RIC) Laurent Mbanda, during an interview with The New
Times on April 3, 2023. Following the closure of over 5,600 places of worship, including 100 cave churches over failing to meet the legal requirements governing faith-based organizations (FBOs) in Rwanda, on Tuesday, August 6, the Archbishop Mbanda said that “We knew what to do. But we relaxed”. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.

Interfaith Council leader says churches ‘knew what to do’

Tuesday, August 06, 2024

Domus Pacis Parish catholic church in Huye is among the over 5,600 churches that have been closed during the ongoing inspection countrywide. Courtesy

Over 5,600 churches shut down over non-compliance

Monday, August 05, 2024

American Pastor Voddie Baucham

American pastor Voddie Baucham expected in Kigali

Friday, August 02, 2024

One of hundreds of churches that have been closed by Rwanda Governance Board for not meeting required standards after the inspection on Thursday, August 1. Courtesy.

Closure of non-compliant faith-based organisations: What are the essential requirements?

Friday, August 02, 2024

Rwanda Governance Board and local leaders closed down 185 churches over not meeting the requisite standards in Musanze District. Courtesy

Nearly 200 non-compliant churches in Musanze shut down in fresh crackdown

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Rwandan priests say a prayer at the spot where it is claimed that Jesus was baptised.

Visiting Jesus’ baptism site

Thursday, July 04, 2024

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Over 550 pilgrims die in Mecca as temperatures rise

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Mufti of Rwanda Musa Sindayigaya leads Muslims to celebrate Eid al-Adha at Kigali Pele Stadium in Nyamirambo on Sunday, June 16. All photos by Craish Bahizi

Eid Al Adha: Muslims urged to participate in upcoming elections

Sunday, June 16, 2024

Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on Sunday, June 16, with the national prayer of the day being held at Kigali Pelé Stadium starting 6 am.

Muslims to celebrate Eid al-Adha on Sunday

Thursday, June 13, 2024