By Andrew Irumba
Kampala: Several Muslims in Uganda and other parts of the world on Sunday celebrated Edi Adha, which is a commemoration of Abaraham’s act of accepting to sacrifice his only Isaac on orders from Almighty Allah, as way of showing his faith.
In Kampala, the national prayers were held at Gadaffi Mosque in Old Kampala, where thousands of Muslims converged for Eid prayers.
However, there were also prayers at Kibuli Tabliq Mosque and in other parts of the country.
Muslims around the world are observing and celebrating Eid al-Adha, also known as the feast of sacrifice. The Islamic festival recognises the willingness of Ibrahim to follow Allah’s command to sacrifice his son Isaac.
Ahead of the main sermon at Gadaffi mosque, the Secretary of Uganda Muslim Supreme Council Sheik Juma Bakhit urged Muslims to unite behind the council in order to foster the development of the Muslim fraternity and the nation.
Sheik Bakith said the council significantly grew over the last one year in critical sectors of the economy including education, health, governance and leadership. He said the leadership structure of the council and Muslims in Uganda, in general, has been highly strengthened with educated workmanship at its helm.
“We have our own Islamic university which we must all support for it to keep growing. We also have scholarships which you should take advantage of,” Sheik Bakhit said.
Mufti Ramathan Mubaje said that the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council will summon sheikhs who are confusing members of the public about activities of the council to defend themselves before wise sheikhs and leaders of the council.
He offered prayers for Muslim brothers and sisters in areas of conflicts saying the World must work together to promote peace in those areas.
“America and Syria must stop the manufacturing of weapons of mass destruction with which they plan to destroy the world or shed innocent blood in order for the World to live in peace and harmony,” he stated.
The Mufti added that Islam stands for Peace, love and unity and we don’t want violence in which we lose blood. He condemned the robbery and killing of Boda Bodas happening in Kampala and other parts of the country saying they must be stopped.
