He made the remarks during a press conference held on May 27, 2026, as Muslims across Rwanda celebrated Eid al-Adha, one of the most important holidays in Islam.
Speaking to journalists, Sheikh Sindayigaya was asked about the progress of a request submitted earlier this year by the Muslim community seeking permission for the Adhan to be publicly broadcast through mosque loudspeakers.
The request was presented to Paul Kagame on March 25, 2026, during his meeting with Muslim faithful at BK Arena.
The Mufti explained that the Adhan continues to be recited inside mosques, while loudspeakers remain authorized for the other daily prayer calls except the one performed before sunrise.
“The issue concerns the morning prayer call being broadcast through loudspeakers. The other prayer calls are already allowed to use loudspeakers, but the early morning one remains restricted,” he said.
According to Sheikh Sindayigaya, President Kagame received the request positively and asked relevant institutions to examine the matter further.
During the March meeting, President Kagame encouraged authorities to assess the issue.
The Mufti added that he has since held several discussions with the Minister of Local Government regarding the matter and was informed that authorities are still assessing possible ways forward.
“I have spoken several times with the Minister of Local Government, who was also present during the meeting. We remain in discussions, and he asked us to be patient as they continue examining how it could be implemented,” Sheikh Sindayigaya said.
In March 2022, authorities suspended the broadcasting of the Adhan in Kigali, citing Article 267 of Rwanda’s law governing offenses and penalties.
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