About 500 indigenous Mayans converted to Islam
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The Arrival of Islam in Guyana – The African Muslims
As we approach the end of yet another holy month of Ramadan and prepare to welcome the Eid-ul Fitr celebrations, it is an appropriate time…
Suriname envoy presents credentials to Indonesian President
Suriname’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Titi Amina Pardi on Wednesday presented her credentials to the President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who called for stonger ties…
Ramroop family builds a masjid for Parfaite Harmonie
Georgetown, GINA, July 30, 2011 – President Bharrat Jagdeo today expressed satisfaction over the level of tolerance that Guyanese now enjoy. He said this could…
Ramzaan in Guyana
From the abode of Islam in Arabia, and through two great historical trajectory, slavery and indentureship, Ramzaan (Ramadhan) made its way to Guyana. Guyanese Muslims…
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Guyana President opens Parfaite Harmonie Masjid
Georgetown, GINA, July 30, 2011 – President Bharrat Jagdeo today expressed satisfaction over the level of tolerance that Guyanese now enjoy. He said this could…
Dubai invests in Suriname
Surinamese gold is now sold in souks (markets) in Dubai and shipped there by KLM, but now the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made its…
Turkish Fast food comes to Suriname
Recently, döner kebab, one of the most fast-food dishes from the Middle East, available in Suriname. After a few weeks trial run on Tuesday, August…
Kuwait donates school bus to CIOG
The Zakaat House of Kuwait has donated a new 52-seater bus which costs US$ 10,300 to the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana, in an effort…