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
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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
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