Author: sadmin

Today, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Waste Carriers and Nutrihumus. These companies are stepping up to help keep Mowbray Cemetery clean by placing their containers on-site and removing all those leaves and grass. It’s a much-appreciated service to our Muslim community, and we’re grateful for their support.

In response to the ongoing challenge of limited burial space in both municipal and private cemeteries, including Mowbray Cemetery and others, and by giving effect to the the Muslim Judicial Council’s (MJC) Fatwa on reburials, we encourage families to reuse an existing grave after a period of 15 years has passed. By doing so, we READ MORE

During a recent visit to Johannesburg the team at Mowbray Cemetery and The Moslem Cemetery Board, had the opportunity to meet with Saaberie Chishty, a key organisation in burial and funeral services in the area. The team was given a comprehensive tour of their advanced facilities, which include specialised areas for the ritual washing of READ MORE

A quiet and meaningful initiative is taking root at Mowbray Cemetery. The Cypress Tree Project has been highly successful, with young cypress trees now growing beautifully along the pathways and border walls, enhancing the dignity, tranquility, and historic character of the cemetery. Here are some visuals from the cemetery where the first trees planted have READ MORE

In a meaningful step forward, the Mowbray Cemetery, with the support of the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) and other key stakeholders, has launched a pioneering mortuary project to serve the needs of the Muslim Community of Cape Town. This initiative arose from the necessity of providing dignified, community-based care for the deceased, ensuring that local READ MORE

These open graves do not carry names yet. They hold no dates. They wait for those who will eventually return to their Creator, reminding every visitor that the next person to occupy one of them could be anyone Faizal Sayed, Chairman of the Moslem Cemetery Board and Secretary of the Burial Administration of the Muslim READ MORE

Visitors to Mowbray Cemetery are kindly reminded that dedicated Salaah facilities are available for their convenience. The prayer area is situated at the Administration Block at Gate 1 and is accessible to all visitors who require a suitable space to perform their Salaah while on site. Visitors are encouraged to make use of these facilities READ MORE

Mowbray Cemetery confirms that its Cypress Tree Project remains ongoing and has proven to be highly successful. As part of broader upgrade initiatives currently underway, Cypress trees continue to be planted along cemetery pathways and border walls, with many already established. The introduction of the Cypress Stricta has significantly enhanced the tranquil, monumental, and historic READ MORE

More than 50 delegates from all over the country converged at Mowbray Cemetery as the guest of the Moslem Cemetery Board. The delegation was on a visit to the City of Cape Town who hosted the SACA South African Cemeteries Association Conference. The South African Cemeteries Association (SACA) was delighted to announce the biennial conference, READ MORE