Zambia’s first Islamic mosque reborn as a symbol of peace through HWPL mural volunteering.
The Chibolya Old Mosque, Zambia’s first Islamic mosque, has been reborn as a symbol of peace and harmony. Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) held a mural volunteer project in the Chibolya area of Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, delivering messages of hope and peace. This initiative marked the opening of the 1st Zambia Peace Summit, held from October 11 to 13.
The summit, co-hosted by HWPL and the local organization Family Development Initiatives (FDI), aimed to establish Zambia as a leading nation of peace. Distinguished attendees included Zambia’s Grand Mufti Asadullah Mwale, Senior Religious Officer Shikota Noanga from the Vice President’s Office, and Dr. Victor Kagoli from the Lusaka City Council. All emphasized the importance of interfaith harmony and international cooperation in building lasting peace.
Over 50 participants, including leaders from six different religions, youth volunteers, and local residents, took part in the mural project. They decorated the mosque’s outer walls with themes of “interfaith harmony,” “youth participation,” and “community unity.” The mural became more than an artwork—it stood as a living symbol of different faiths coming together to create peace.
Chibolya, often associated with crime and youth drug abuse, has long struggled with negative perceptions. HWPL chose this very place to transform it from a “symbol of conflict” into a “beacon of peace.” Through the mural work, the community found new opportunities for understanding, cooperation, and hope.
Volunteers shared that the activity went beyond art—it built trust between religions and empowered youth as agents of peace. One participant said, “By painting together, we learned to respect each other’s faith and culture.” The experience inspired young people in Chibolya to realize that peace begins with themselves.
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