The Inspectorate of Government has hosted Muslims for the annual Iftar Dinner at the Jubilee Insurance Center Complex.

The Iftar dinner was held on Friday, May 31, 2019, during which Muslims, the IGG staff and invited guests were treated to a special meal and refreshments.

The IGG, Ms. Irene Mulyagonja was represented by the Deputy IGG Ms. Mariam Wangadya.

The dinner was blessed with the presence of a delegation from Uganda Muslim Supreme Council led by the Public Relations Officer, Haji Nsereko Mutumba.

Haji Nsereko Mutumba was accompanied by Shk. Imran Ssali – Imam National Mosque, the Director of Turkish Schools in Uganda, Mr. Hakki Aydin and the Executive Secretary of Nile Dialogue Platform, Haji Issa Kirarira.

In her speech, Ms. Wangadya congratulated Muslims upon fasting the Holy month of Ramadhan and prayed to Allah to accept their Ibaada.

She used the occasion to call for Muslim unity, noting that; “when we are united, we have a stronger voice and muscle to do great things”.

“Let us also tolerate our brothers and sisters of other faiths with love and understanding. That is the true message of Islam” she added.

She thanked the Secretary to the Inspectorate of Government Ms. Rose Kafeero for always providing the logistical support for the annual Iftar dinner.

Ms. Rose Kafeero welcomed all Muslims for the dinner and wished them a happy Eid El-Fitr.

In his remarks, Haji Nsereko Mutumba commended Ms. Mariam Wangadya for convincing the Inspectorate of Government to host Muslims for an annual Iftar dinner.

He was particularly impressed by the fact that both Muslim and non-Muslim staff from the IG attend the annual Iftar dinner, saying that it is a gesture of national unity and inter-faith cooperation.

He called upon Muslims to remain humble after Eid day, noting that, “the Allah we worship will be there after the month of Ramadhan”.

Haji Issa Kirarira from Nile Dialogue Platform and Sheikh Imran Ssali also addressed the congregation at the Iftar Dinner. They both stressed the importance of paying Zakat, saying that it should be paid prior to the Eid prayers so that it can be distributed to those in need on Eid Day.