Eid al-fitr prayers: strong messages to government, Moslems and entire country

30 March 2025, 7:43 pm

By Ronald Ssemagonja

Moslems worldwide have celebrated this year’s Eid al-Fitr. During prayers at Nakivubo Primary School in Kampala, Sheikh Salim Bbosa, who led the Eid prayers, expressed his gratitude to Moslems globally, especially those in Uganda, for successfully observing the holy month of Ramadan. He also sent messages to various groups and organisations.

“We request the Government to allow the Khadi courts to operate in Uganda. This will help us resolve our disputes as the Holy Quran instructs. I also take this opportunity to remind the government that Moslems are peaceful people, and we are not terrorists, as many might assume,” he said.

In the same spirit, Sheikh Salim Bbosa encouraged young people to protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV/AIDS by remaining faithful to one partner. “Young people, please remember that AIDS is still prevalent. Protect yourselves. Think about your family before engaging in such harmful actions. The government should encourage young people to marry, rather than simply providing free condoms,” he advised.

He also urged Moslems to enrol their children in Moslem schools, so they can learn about their religion by reading the Holy Quran.

“Please, Moslems, prepare your children. Don’t just gather wealth for them. They will fight over property shortly after your passing. It’s better to prepare a child than to focus solely on what they will inherit. I also appeal to Moslem women to behave appropriately. Do not emulate those who do not know God. Please, avoid prostitution and other sinful actions. Do not be led astray by those who do not know Allah. Do what pleases Allah,” he concluded.

The Tabliq leader, Amir Ummah, Sheikh Yunus Muhammad Kamoga, also expressed his appreciation for those who successfully observed the fast and appealed to Ugandans to vote peacefully. “I urge you all to embrace peace during the 2026 election and beyond. Elections come and go, but we remain. If someone does not support you, do not harbour hatred towards them, as they have the right to support whomever they believe to be the capable candidate. I also ask those who have been fasting to continue behaving well and doing what is right,” he said.

Engineer Sebiranda Moses Masudi joined the others in congratulating the Moslems for successfully fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. “I want to thank you for your fasting. Please do not think that because Ramadan has ended, you can now engage in sinful acts. No, God hates sin. On that note, I appeal to the government to employ more Moslems, as they have the ability to work in any position. To our youth, please be cautious—AIDS is still a threat, and it kills,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Sheikh Kasim Nakibinge also called on the public to maintain peace during the elections. He made this appeal while speaking to Moslems who had gathered for prayers at Kibuli Mosque in Kampala.

Similarly, the Grand Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadan Mubajje, called on the government to ban TikTok in Uganda. Leading Eid prayers at Old Kampala Mosque, he stated that the platform contributes to moral decay among the people in the country.