Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA – The Muslim community has a long history in Cape Town, with the first mosque in South Africa constructed in 1795 in the Bo-Kaap neighborhood. This mosque, known as Auwal Masjid, or ‘first mosque,’ was built by Tuan Guru, a Muslim man whose title translates to ‘Master (or Mister) Teacher.’ Listen … Continue reading The fascinating history of Muslims in Cape Town