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 that July 16 will mark the first day of the month of Safar in the year 1448 of the Hijra.
Jeudi 16 juillet, premier jour du mois de Safar
Tunisia· 2026-07-14Hichem ben Mahmoud announced the date for the beginning of Ramadan in Tunisia.
Tunisie : le mufti de la République annonce la date du RamadanTunisia· 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