Ustadh Hanif Bagh Khan passes away in Canada
Guyana born, Ustadh Hanif Bagh Khan passed away on September 14th 2011. Ustadh was rushed to York-Finch Hospital when he suddenly stopped breathing. Ustadh Hanif…
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INSTITUTIONALISING ISLAM: COMMUNITY BUILDING AND CONFLICT IN THE CARIBBEAN
ABSTRACT: The Muslim community in the post-indenture Caribbean witnessed several changes that affected the character of its practices. As a way of institutionalizing the faith,…
Qurans gifted to Guyana’s Museum of African Heritage
THE CENTRAL ISLAMIC ORGANISATION OF GUYANA (CIOG) MAKES PRESENTATION OF COPIES OF HOLY QURAN (IN ENGLISH) TO MUSEUM OF AFRICAN HERITAGE AT LOT 13 BARIMA…
Photos: Islam in Guyana 1931
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…
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…
Muslims of Guyana 1940
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…