As Muslims across the world prepare to celebrate Eid-al-Fitr tomorrow (Monday) to mark the end of Ramadhan, they have been urged to keep time for prayers.
In a statement seen by the Nile Post, the acting director of Sharia at Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), Sheikh Muhammad Ali Waiswa, said that Eid-al-Fitir will be celebrated on Monday starting at 8am.
"I would like to inform the Muslim fraternity and the wider public in Uganda that it has been confirmed the new moon has not been sighted this evening. Therefore, Eid-ul-Fitir will be celebrated on Monday May 2, 2022," said Waiswa.
Waiswa thanked Allah for enabling Muslims to complete the month of Ramadhan, calling upon them to continue with good deeds of helping the needy among others.
He said the national prayers will be held at National Mosque, Old Kampala and will be led by Mufti Sheikh Ramadhan Mubaje.
Waiswa advised Muslims to observe Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a bid to prevent the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.
"Come to the mosque after you have done your ablution, carry your prayer rugs, wear a mask, observe social distance, sanitize and avoid touching surfaces,” he said.
