The Bilal Muslim Mission Tanga Centre is one of the very active branches of Bilal Tanzania, its activities include its robust Hauza and training for religious teachers both male and female.
In keeping up with the demand of Mubaligheen, the Bilal Tanga has taken the initiative to expand Boys Hauza facility by adding extra facilities to relieve the acute shortage and congestion in the current facilities.
Tanga Bilal purchased two plots successfully to accommodate the expansion of the Hawza facilities on Plot Number. 2 and 14, Block 27 of Street Number. 5 and Number. 6. The two plots have total 502sqm.
The Al-Ghadeer Bilal Centre shall have Multipurpose Usage Including
o 24 Hauza boarding rooms which can accommodate total of 96 male students
o 10 Aalim flats
o 6 Big hauza classrooms to accommodate 30 students each
o 16 Madrasah classrooms to accommodate 25 students each
o A dining hall for Hauza which can accommodate 100 male students
o Modern kitchen and admin store
o Hauza library and computer room
o A well-equipped media room and
o A big multi-purpose hall
On Saturday the 27th December 2025, the foundation stone laying ceremony for this Project was held and led by the AFED Chairman Amine bhai Nassor also in attendance were AFED Vice Chairman Murtaza bhai Somji, BMMT Chairman Hussein bhai Karim, BMMT Tanga Chairman Hasnain bhai Hassanali, AFED Housing Board Chairman Akil bhai Hirji, KSI Tanga Jamaat Chairman Sameer bhai Bandali and AFED Projects coordinator Mohamed bhai Moledina. The occasion was attended by the KSIJ Tanga members and Resident Alim Syed Haider Abbas Rizvi, Bilal Sheikhs and students.
The program started with recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by Hadith-e-Kissa and speeches from all the Dignitaries.
BMMT Tanga Chairman, Hasnain bhai Hassanali highlighted the success path of Bilal Tanga that began in the 1990s with a small library established to create awareness of the Madhab of Ahlulbait (‘A). Alhamdulillah, it has grown into a network of 63 centres, including 6 nursery schools.
Currently Bilal supports 2,700 families, 225 Hauza students, and 5,000 Madrasah students, served by 140 teachers across Hauza, Madrasah, and Nursery levels.
To meet the growing need for qualified Muballigheen, Hauzatul Qaim was established in 2007, offering the Looma course with boarding for 40 students. The first graduation took place in 2012, and since then 102 Shuyukh and 100 Sheikhaat have graduated.
Due to high demand for female Muallimahs, a Girls’ Hauza was started in 2011, which later expanded into a full 5-year Hauza course in 2015. With the support of Africa Federation and Alhaj Akil Bhai, the Al Zahra Bilal Centre was completed in 2020, accommodating 120 girls with full facilities.
The Al Qaim building can house only 40 boys, while the intake stands at 100 students, highlighting an urgent need for expansion. Bilal also supports secular and VETA education, ensuring students live near centres for proper religious guidance.
The Centre encourages marriages among senior students, resulting in 35 Nikahs since 2012. These couples now serve within Bilal centres, strengthening Tabligh activities.
AFED Chairman, Amine bhai Nassor, addressed the gathering and spoke about the various activities undertaken by Bilal Tanga Centre and the progress achieved over time. He expressed his appreciation for the excellent commitment shown in ensuring that the message of Ahlulbayt (‘A) continues to reach the wider public. He assured that Africa Federation support to the Centre.
He highlighted the significance of the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ghadeer Bilal Centre coinciding with the blessed month of Rajab, during which the birth anniversary of Imam Ali (‘A) is celebrated. He commended Hasnain bhai Hassanali and his team for the remarkable work carried out at the Bilal Tanga Centre and offered prayers for the successful completion of this project.
He further stated that upon completion, the project will enable more students to benefit from Hawza studies. He concluded by saying that the Bilal Flagship is the Shia Flagship in Africa, and it is a matter of great pride to see this flag flying across the continent.
AFED Vice Chairman Murtaza bhai Somji in his address spoke on the growth of the Mission in Tanzania and it was pleasing to witness another milestone being achieved. He said that Bilal was amongst the first person to accept Islam and spoke of the struggles that he had to undergo for accepting Islam. He said that we should take inspiration from the Prophet (SAWW) and the challenges he had to face to propagate the religion of Islam and hence it is our responsibility to ensure that we propagate our religion far & wide.
He thanked the Housing Board Chairman Akil bhai Hirji for his immense input towards the project. Reaffirming the importance of Tabligh activities, he reiterated AFED's commitment in supporting the project and its sustainability.
The BMM Tanzania Chairman Hussein bhai Karim presented a vote of thanks and thanked everyone for attending the Ground Breaking Ceremony. He emphasized on the importance of Islamic and Secular education and spoke on how the Mission has started to sponsor students for diploma and degree courses; and called upon all Bilal students to take this opportunity.
The contract for the Project has been awarded to Hasani Construction Industry Limited JV Al Hussein Construction Limited, and It is anticipated that the projected will be completed in 2 years’ time and construction will start on 15th January 2026.
The Contract between the Contractor and AFED/BMMT was signed later during the day and the Plot was handed over to the to them so that they can mobilize the site immediately.
The Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania and the Bilal Tanga Centre record their appreciation to AFED for their support and is requesting their assistance in solicitating the remaining funds.
The Bilal Muslim Mission is calling upon the generous donors to contribute towards this Project. Funds can be sent through the following channels:
• The Africa Federation Secretariat office in Dar-es-Salaam (Email secretariat@africafederation.org)
• The Bilal Muslim Mission Office in Dar-es-Salaam (Email: chairman@bilal.or.tz)
The Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania, Tanga Branch wishes to thank all the participants who attended the function as well as the AFED and AFED Housing Board for their assistance in designing and supervising the project.
Secretariat
The Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania.
3rd January 2026 (13th Rajab 1447)
