Rubirizi,Uganda – A three-day training and Quran competition for Muslim women from the Western Region ended successfully in Rubirizi District, with participants recognized and awarded gifts and certificates.
The event, held at Masjid Lauma Rugyenda Main Mosque, brought together over 500 Muslim women from across the region. It focused on Arabic recitation skills, behavior change, family strengthening, and improving household income and exposure, according to Sheikh Abdul Karimu Katamba, Regional Khadi under the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council.
Sheikh Katamba said the program will help women build self-confidence, gain knowledge, and uphold good morals in their families. He urged men to cooperate with their wives at home and support the teaching of Islam to children so they grow with respect, care, and love.
Al-Hamedi Hasan, Chairperson of the Organizing Committee, said hosting the competitions in Rubirizi had strengthened unity, respect, and solidarity among women and created new partnerships. He thanked all participants for their involvement in the Quran recitation.
Hajat Aisha Nakate, Chairperson of Muslim Women in Rubirizi, said the event aimed to unite women leaders, deepen their commitment to Islam, and help them understand their roles at home. She noted that winners would receive gifts on Sunday, while other participants would get free transport for pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina. She urged women to be role models, work hard, and maintain respect in their homes.
Sheikh Manisuri Siwatu, Head of the Muslim Faith in Rubirizi District, said the competitions seek to empower women to fight poverty, hunger, and family conflicts by equipping them with skills, knowledge, and Islamic values. He said Muslim leaders want women to sustain their families, improve household incomes, and raise children as responsible Muslims.
Sheikh Abubakare Kiyimba, Head of Muslims in Greater Bushenyi, praised the women for participating and urged them to support their husbands in family development. He said women’s involvement in Quran recitation helps them manage homes wisely and reduces family disputes caused by ignorance and misunderstanding of Islamic teachings.
Story By: Tugume Muzafaru
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