AFTAB's STC 2026 Unites Religious Leaders Across East Africa The Africa Federation Tabligh Board (AFTAB) hosted the second Scholars and Tabligh Officials Conference (STC), which was held at AFED Towers in Dar es Salaam from 4th to 6th September 2026. Around 30 scholars and Jamaat Tabligh officials came together for three days of sessions, workshops, and open discussions. Building on the inaugural 2025 retreat, the second edition of the conference strengthened regional collab

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On 17 August 2026, 42 young men from Arusha, Dar-es-Salaam, Mombasa and Nairobi made their way to Moshi to take part in Conquer Kili 2026 - an expedition organized by the Africa Federation's Tabligh Board (AFTAB) Societal Wellbeing Sub-Committee alongside the Africa Youth Network (AYN) and Youth Bodies of KSIJ across Arusha, Dar-es-Salaam, Mombasa and Nairobi. The idea behind this expedition was simple but ambitious: put these young men in direct conversation with senior sch

CIRCULAR NO: JMT/070/26 DATE: September 28, 2026/Rabi ul Aakhar 16, 1448 The forecast for the Crescent of 1st Jamadi ul Awwal 1448 A.H. is as follows:- The birth of the Astronomical New Moon is at 6.51 p.m. on Saturday 10th October 2026 i.e. 28th Rabi ul Aakhar 1448 A.H. On Sunday 11th October 2026 (29th Rabi ul Aakhar 1448 AH), the age of the New Moon after the Sun has set is: SIGHTING IS POSSIBLE EXPECT 1ST DAY OF JAMADI UL AWWAL 1448 AH ON MONDAY12TH OCTOBER 2026.

And those who strive for Us, We will surely guide them to Our ways. And indeed, Allah (swt) is with the good doers.” (Surah Al-‘Ankabut 29:69) Alhamdulillah, the Africa Federation Tabligh Board (AFTAB) successfully hosted the fifth Pre-University Course (Pre-Uni 5) from 10th to 19th July 2026 at Seascape Hotel & Conference Centre, Dar es Salaam. The camp brought together 60 participants from Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Kigali, Mombasa and Nairobi, supported by 20 dedicated mentors

The Africa Federation Tabligh Board (AFTAB) is pleased to share the successful completion of the inaugural term of AFTAB Online Madrasah, an initiative designed to bring quality Islamic education to students in smaller Jamaats where conducting regular madrasah classes is often challenging due to limited student numbers or a shortage of qualified teachers. The first term ran from 11th April to 1st August 2026. Our Students The online initiative currently serves 14 students dra

CIRCULAR NO: JMT/064/26 DATE: August 3, 2026/Safar 19, 1448 The forecast for the Crescent of 1st Rabi ul Awwal 1448 A.H. is as follows:- The birth of the Astronomical New Moon is at 8.38 p.m. on Wednesday 12th August 2026 i.e. 28th Safar 1448 A.H. On Thursday 13th August 2026 (29th Safar 1448 AH), the age of the New Moon after the Sun has set is: SIGHTING IS POSSIBLE EXPECT 1ST DAY OF RABI UL AWWAL 1448 AH ON FRIDAY 14THAUGUST 2026.

CIRCULAR NO: JMT/061/26 DATE: July 1, 2026/Muharram 15, 1448 The forecast for the Crescent of 1st Safar 1448 A.H. is as follows:- The birth of the Astronomical New Moon is at 12.45 p.m. on Tuesday 14th July 2026 i.e. 28th Muharram 1448 A.H. On Wednesday 15th July 2026, the age of the New Moon after the Sun has set is: SIGHTING IS POSSIBLE EXPECT 1ST DAY OF SAFAR 1448 AH ON THURSDAY 16THJULY 2026. Secretariat Download: Moon Foreca

CIRCULAR NO: JMT/060/26 Date: June 18, 2026 MUHARRAM 1448 A.H. POSTING OF ZAKIRS AND ZAKIRAS WITHIN JAMAATS IN AFRICA Muharram is the month in which justice rose against Injustice and Truth stood up against Falsehood and proved that, in the course of history, Truth has always triumphed over Falsehood. Imam Khomeini The Africa Federation Secretariat and the Tabligh Board (AFTAB) thank all the A'alims

Moon Sighting Update – Zilhajj 1447 AH In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. The Africa Federation Tabligh Board (AFTAB) wishes to update the Mumineen regarding the moon sighting for the month of Zilhajj 1447 AH. On the evening of Sunday 17th May 2026, moon sighting efforts were carried out across East and Central Africa as usual. Based on the reports received on that Sunday evening, no confirmed sighting had initially been established. In accordan

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CIRCULAR NO: JMT/043/26 Date: 14 th February 2026 ANNULAR ECLIPSE OF THE SUN Tuesday, 17 th February 2026 Africa Federation Jamaats in South-East Africa are informed that there will be an Annular Solar Eclipse on Tuesday, 17 th February 2026 (28 th Shabaan 1447 AH). The time of beginning and ending of the Annular Solar Eclipse according to the Jamaats where it will be visible is as follows: The annular ph

CIRCULAR NO: JMT/041/26 DATE: February 4, 2026/Shabaan 15, 1447 The forecast for the Crescent of 1 st Mahe Ramadhan 1447 A.H. is as follows:- The birth of the Astronomical New Moon is at 3.02 p.m. on Tuesday 17 th February 2026 i.e. 28 th Shabaan 1447 A.H. On Wednesday 18 th February 2026, the age of the New Moon after the Sun has set is: SIGHTING IS POSSIBLE EXPECT 1 ST DAY OF MAHE RAMADHAN 1447 AH ON THURSDAY 19 TH FEBRUARY 20

The Tabligh Board of Africa Federation (AFTAB), successfully conducted a series of Spiritual Development Programs (SDP), Masterclasses, and a Train-the-Trainer (TTT) programs across Nairobi and Mombasa between 8 th and 16 th November 2025, engaging over 200 participants from multiple regions. Spiritual Development Programme (SDP) – Nairobi Dates: 8 th and 9 th November 2025 Participants: 19 Duration: Two full days The SDP is an interactive program conducted by Sheik

“Recite what has been revealed to you of the Book and establish prayer. Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing, and the remembrance of Allah is greater. And Allah knows what you do” (Qur’an 29:45) The 18 th Africa Federation Qur’an Competition (QC18) was held from 19 th to 21 st December 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. This year’s competition brought together participants from diverse regions including Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Dubai, Kampala, Kinshasa, Madagascar, Momb

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CIRCULAR NO: JMT/037/26 DATE: January 13, 2026/Rajab 23, 1447 The forecast for the Crescent of 1 st Shabaan 1447 A.H. is as follows:- The birth of the Astronomical New Moon is at 10.53 p.m. on Sunday 18th January 2026 i.e. 28 th Rajab 1447 A.H. On Monday 19 th January 2026, the age of the New Moon after the Sun has set is: SIGHTING IS NOT POSSIBLE EXPECT 1 ST DAY OF SHABAAN 1447 AH ON WEDNESDAY 21 ST JANUARY 2026 FOR THE

Alhamdullilah, SAAJ Nairobi hosted the 2025 AFTAB Qur'an Competition this December with great success. Below is the link to the gallery for the event containing photographs and memorable moments: https://photos.app.goo.gl/9cDmYmKgXqsAQ65L7 This gallery features moments captured during the recent Africa Federation (AFED) event. As per the onsite Privacy & Data Protection Notice, these images and recordings were taken for use in official reports, publications, and social media.

CIRCULAR NO: JMT/027/25 DATE: December 6, 2025/Jamadi ul Aakhar 15, 1447 The forecast for the Crescent of 1 st Rajab 1447 A.H. is as follows:- The birth of the Astronomical New Moon is at 4.45 a.m. on Saturday 20 th December 2025 i.e. 29 th Jamadi ul Aakhar 1447 A.H. On Saturday 20 th December 2025, the age of the New Moon after the Sun has set is: SIGHTING IS NOT POSSIBLE EXPECT 1 ST DAY OF RAJAB 1447 AH ON MONDAY 22 ND DECEMBER 2025 FOR THE