Bushenyi, Uganda – Igara West Member of Parliament aspirant, Mr. Tugume Bonifance, has urged all leaders to prioritize serving their constituents regardless of religious affiliation.
Mr. Bonifance made this statement on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, while hosting the Muslim community at his home in Gongo-Kyamuhunga, Igara West Constituency, Bushenyi District, to celebrate the end of Ramadan.
The event served as a testament to Mr. Bonifance’s commitment to community development. Through his well-established Tugume Bonifance Foundation, he has consistently supported schools, churches, mosques, and the wider community, demonstrating his dedication to inclusive progress.
To mark the occasion, he donated carpets to several mosques and provided fifty bags of cement each to two mosques: Kashanda in Kakanju Sub County and Kahija in Nyarugoote.
Hajji Juma Muhanguzi, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Mitooma, expressed his gratitude for Mr. Bonifance’s consistent consideration of the Muslim community. He encouraged Muslims to maintain mutual love and respect beyond the holy month of Ramadan, transcending religious differences.
Sheikh Abubakar Kiyimba, the Bushenyi Greater District Khadi, offered prayers of thanks to Allah for the blessings received during Ramadan. He praised Mr. Bonifance for his exemplary leadership, emphasizing his commitment to serving all people irrespective of their religious background. Sheikh Kiyimba further advised Muslims to uphold discipline and avoid wrongdoing after Ramadan to continue receiving Allah’s blessings.
The celebration in Igara West mirrored celebrations across the country and the globe. Muslims worldwide marked the end of Ramadan (Eid ul-Fitr) on Sunday, March 30th, 2025, following the sighting of the new moon. In the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal, marking the end of the fasting month and the beginning of Eid prayers. Fasting is forbidden on this day.
The Islamic calendar dictates that a new day begins after the Maghrib prayer (sunset) of the preceding day, with Eid commencing after moon sighting; thus, the final day of fasting concludes at Maghrib.
Many Muslim countries observe Eid ul-Fitr as a public holiday, lasting up to three days. This period provides an opportunity for families and friends to gather and rejoice in the completion of the holy month.
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