As Ramadan enters its final and spiritually significant days, Centenary Bank has provided relief to struggling households in Mbarara by donating Iftar supplies to Abdullah Jami’a Mosque in Survey Cell.
The donation, made on Friday, was intended to help families break their fast with dignity amidst rising food costs. Packages distributed included maize flour, rice, sugar, salt, and soap.
Abdul Kyanika Nsibambi, a representative of Centenary Bank, handed over the items to mosque leaders shortly after Friday prayers (Juma), emphasizing the bank’s commitment to community welfare.
“We have brought these items to be distributed among those who need them most,” Nsibambi said. “Ramadan is a season of giving, and we urge those who receive these items to also look out for their neighbors and share where the need arises.”
Speaking to the congregation, Nsibambi also called on local Muslims to remember the global Muslim community, particularly those observing Ramadan under conflict and displacement.
“As we fast and pray in a peaceful environment, let us remember our brothers and sisters in countries experiencing wars. Let us ask for peace to prevail so they, too, can find the tranquility we enjoy today,” he said.
Imaam Azabo, representing the mosque leadership, expressed gratitude for the timely intervention, noting that the final ten days of Ramadan are often the most challenging for low-income families.
“The distributed items are expected to provide much-needed relief to dozens of households within the Survey Cell community,” he said.
The donation underscores the spirit of Ramadan—rooted in sacrifice, prayer, and communal support—highlighting how local initiatives can strengthen unity and solidarity in the region.
