Imam Moegsien Hendricks, widely recognized as the world’s first openly gay Islamic cleric, was tragically murdered in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The incident took place near the coastal city of Gqeberha, where Imam Hendricks had travelled to officiate a same-sex wedding ceremony.
Reports indicate that Imam Hendricks was scheduled to perform the wedding of a lesbian couple in Bethelsdorp on Saturday, February 15, 2025. However, his life was abruptly ended in what appears to be a senseless act of violence. Authorities have launched an investigation into the murder, though no arrests have been made as of yet. The motive remains unclear, but the killing is suspected to be a hate crime.
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