As Muslims world over celebrate Idd el Fitri marking the end of the Holy month of Ramathan, Muslim leaders are worried that their folk may continue to survive in poverty.
Addressing throngs of Muslims that turned up for the Idd-el-Fitri prayers at Masaka Main Mosque square, Masaka Assistant Chief Administrative officer Yusuf Senteza warned that Muslims will remain backward if the continue shunning government development programs.
He cites the Community led HIV/AIDS Initiatives (CHAI) funds that closed without any Muslim groups registering to benefit from the fund. He casts doubt that Muslims will benefit from the Bonna bagaggawale program if they don’t change their attitude towards government programs.
The district Kadhi Sheikh Huzairu Kiruuta cautioned Musliims against celebrating the day in places that will taint their fast. He urges Muslims to not to turn up for the various musical shows that have been organized for the day.
To Muslims, Idd –el- Fitri is a day for feasting, but for vendors it was a time to make some quick money though their clientele largely lay among the young faithfuls that turned up for the prayers.
