Robin-Lee Francke IOL Cape Town –The Mowbray Cemetery in Cape Town is taking a step towards digitisation as it is currently undergoing surveying. The cemetery, which is operated by the Muslim Cemetery Board, is one of the most historic cemeteries and started the project about eight months ago. The project is being undertaken by Parker READ MORE
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Dates for Community Cemetery Initiative at Mowbray Announced
Mowbray Cemetery has initiated a Community participation weekend where the public is invited to come out and be part of a joint clean-up operation. According to Chairman of the Moslem Cemetery Board, Faizal Sayed who is currently on a visit to Saudi Arabia, the dates for the initiative is set for Saturday 29 and Sunday READ MORE
Security upgraded at Mowbray Cemetery as surveillance Cameras are installed
Security Cameras were installed at Mowbray Cemetery in another effort to increase security measures. Camera feeds are monitored by security and the offices on site whilst it is further monitored at the Security SA Monitoring and Control Centres. According to Chairman of the Moslem Cemetery Board and Television Talk Show Host, Faizal Sayed, there has READ MORE
Homeless woman, whose family could not be located, buried by strangers
Shakirah Thebus Cape Argus Cape Town – In the absence of family and friends, scholars within the Muslim community, students and a few members of the public gathered to ensure a dignified burial for a homeless woman. Days prior, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) sought assistance from the public in locating Aishah Sulayman’s family. Attempts READ MORE
MJC Is Calling on Family of the Late Aishah Sulayman For Contact
Written by Umamah Bakharia Radio Islam The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) is appealing to the family of the late Aishah Sulayman to come forward after her body was discovered in Newlands last night. According to the deputy president of MJC, Sheikh Riyad Fataar, Home Affairs contacted the MJC about the body of the 27-year-old being READ MORE
Security Guards Employed by Mowbray Cemetery
Security Guards have been employed at Mowbray Cemetery as the latest addition to tightening security measures at the historical Cemetery. In October 2019 graves were desecrated putting the Muslim community of the Cape into panic as more than 80 tombstones were removed during the night. The need for the security measure was of paramount importance READ MORE
Sh. Sayed Moegsien Bin Alawi (RA) at Mowbray Cemetery – Kramats obtain national heritage status
Friday 3 December marked an important milestone for the Muslim Community not only in Cape Town but countrywide when ten Kramats were officially declared National Heritage Sites. The Cape Mazaar Society and Vidamemoria Heritage Consultants initiated the serial nomination of the Kramats (also known as Mazaars). The announcement was made during a ceremony at the READ MORE
Wall Height increased at Mowbray Cemetery
To increase security measures and reduce trespassing, the Mowbray Cemetery has increased the height of the Northern border wall down Browning road spanning just over half a kilometer. In October 2019 graves were desecrated putting the Muslim community of the Cape into panic as more than 80 tombstones were removed during the night. The wall READ MORE
Ghusl facility launched at Mowbray Cemetery
Cape Town – The Mowbray Cemetery has officially launched its on-site ghusl facility for washing and preparation for deceased persons. Chairman of the Moslem Cemetery Board, Faizal Sayed with members of the board and the presidency of the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) and other invited guests were part of the ribbon cutting ceremony. The custom-designed READ MORE
Kramat at Mowbray Cemetery open after extensive upgrade
Mowbray Cemetery is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Kramat of Sayed Moegsien Bin Alawie (R.A) following an extensive repair and upgrade project. Flooding in the Cemetery between September and October 2020 caused damage to the structure. The site that was recently declared a National Heritage site, was officially opened to the public.The repairs READ MORE