Islamic Religious Award Ceremony Held in Mrauk-U Township

News February 1, 2026

In Mrauk-U Township, controlled by the Arakan Army, an Islamic religious award ceremony was successfully and enthusiastically organized on January 31. Leaders from the Islamic religious community, along with responsible officials from the ULA/AA, attended and presented the awards, according to sources.

Nearly 1,500 people attended the event. During the ceremony, people from various ethnicities and religions participated together harmoniously and joyfully without discrimination, creating scenes of unity. Islamic religious leaders and the entire Muslim community also celebrated happily.

Local residents stated that during the previous government era, interactions between Muslim villages and Rakhine villages were often restricted and discriminated against, frequently leading to conflicts.

Muslim community leaders said that under the Arakan People's Revolutionary Government, Muslims are now receiving equal rights and opportunities without discrimination based on ethnicity or religion.

The Muslim community as a whole expressed great satisfaction with the responsible and accountable governance of the Arakan People's Revolutionary Government. They stated that in the future, people of all ethnicities will unite and build together.

source@arakanbaynews