Hichem Ben Mahmoud
Hichem Ben Mahmoud is the Mufti of the Republic of Tunisia, a prominent religious figure responsible for issuing legal opinions (fatwas) and guiding the Muslim community in Tunisia. He plays a significant role in promoting Islamic teachings and values within the country, and he was recently in the news for attending a ceremony honoring winners of the Quran memorization competition presided over by President Kaïs Saïed.
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Recent news mentions
Hichem ben Mahmoud announced the date for the beginning of Ramadan in Tunisia.
Tunisie : le mufti de la République annonce la date du Ramadan
Tunisia· 2026-02-17Hichem Ben Mahmoud highlighted that religious courses aim to forge new generations rooted in the tolerant values of Islam.
Ramadan 2026 : près de 100 000 activités religieuses pour renforcer la spiritualité et la santéTunisia· 2026-02-16
The Mufti of the Republic, Hichem Ben Mahmoud, announced the zakât amount for olive oil, dates, and other fruits for the year hijri 1447.
Zakât 1447 : le Mufti fixe le montant pour l’huile d’olive, les dattes et autres fruitsTunisia· 2025-11-13The Mufti of the Republic, Hichem Ben Mahmoud, announced a statement regarding the Islamic calendar.
Jeudi 23 octobre, premier jour du mois de Joumada Al-Oula 1447 de l’Hégire – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-10-21Hichem Ben Mahmoud is the mufti of the Tunisian Republic.
Mardi prochain, le 1er du mois de Rabi Ath-thani 1447 de l’hégire – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-09-22Hichem Ben Mahmoud announced the date of the Mouled celebration in Tunisia.
Le Mufti de la République annonce la date du Mouled – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-08-23Hichem Ben Mahmoud is the mufti who accompanied President Kaïs Saïed during prayers at the restored mosque.
Le Génie militaire au service du pays – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-08-13
Hichem Ben Mahmoud is the Mufti of the Republic who announced the amount of Zakât al-Maal for the year 1447 of the hijra.
le montant de la Zakât al-Maal officiellement annoncé – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-06-26Hichem Ben Mahmoud announced the beginning of the Islamic year 1447.
Le mufti de la République annonce le début de l’an hégirien 1447 – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-06-25The Mufti of the Republic of Tunisia, Hichem Ben Mahmoud, announced the start of the month of Dhoul-Hijja 1446 H.
Début de l’Aïd al-Adha en Tunisie et dans plusieurs pays musulmans – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-06-06Hichem Ben Mahmoud announced the dates for Aïd al-Adha 2025 in Tunisia.
Le Mufti annonce les dates de l’Aïd al-Adha 2025 en Tunisie – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-05-27Cheikh Hichem Ben Mahmoud announced the start of Aïd Al-Fitr in Tunisia.
L’Aïd Al-Fitr débute lundi en Tunisie – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-03-29Hichem Ben Mahmoud participated in the event as the mufti of the Republic.
Remise des prix du concours de mémorisation du Saint-Coran : Kaïs Saïed honore les lauréats à CarthageTunisia· 2025-03-26