East African Gazette
Zanzibar
The President of Zanzibar and the Chairman of the Revolutionary Council Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi on Thursday March 28, 2024 hosted Muslims of South Pemba Region for the Iftar dinner
The Iftar dinner that took place at the Hall of Tibirinzi Chake, South Pemba Region attracted different including people with special need, widows, orphans, the elderly, Sheikhs among others
Speaking while addressing the gathered Muslims, Dr Ali Mwinyi applauded Muslims for reaching in the Holy Month of Ramadan, the month of blessing
“Am very happy that today am sharing the little I have in this Holy month Ramadan with you ’’ said Dr. Ali Mwinyi
He however called upon abled Muslim to embrace charity work and supporting the vulnerable in society, saying it is one of activities one can get more blessings from Allah during this Holy Month Ramadan.
‘’ It is a month of blessing where everything you do is multiplied by Allah, therefore help the needy, the widows, orphans, read the Quran, perform taraweeh prayers, ask for the forgives and place you trust in Allah in everything you and Allah will accept our Dawa” he said
He added that Muslims should use this month of Ramadan to repent their sins, unite with the neighbors and forgive one another including our families.
‘’Forgiveness is a sign of love, unity, according to the teachings that the Koran emphasizes, if you don’t forgive your friend Allah also will not forgive you’’ he noted
Ramadan the Holy month
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection and community. It’s this month of Ramadan, that the holy book of the Quran was revealed to the prophet Muhammad.
Also fasting during Ramadan is also one of the five pillars of Islam and it’s believed that during this month the gates to heaven are open and the doors to hell are closed therefore Muslim use the holy month of Ramadan to focus on their connection to God, reflect on their lives, and spend quality time with friends and family