KIU Western Campus – The KIU Western Campus Muslim fraternity joined their brothers and sisters from all over the world to observe the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan, where they will fast for a maximum of thirty days.

Ramadan, which is the ninth month on the Islamic calendar, is one of the five pillars of Islam and all Muslims in healthy condition must fast from morning till evening and also desist from habits like smoking and sexual relations. It is also a month for prayer, reflection and community.

The Holy month this year will be commemorated differently because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with measures aimed at stopping its spread, like social distancing and travel restrictions, certainly ensuring that prayers at the mosques will be prohibited.

The Supreme Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadan Mubajje, in his Ramadan message to Ugandan Muslims, asked them not to congregate.

“You all know the measures that have been put in place by President Museveni and the Ministry of Health. I, thus, urge you to observe all those measures while fasting, most especially the social distancing measure,” he said.

The Information Minister in the Guild Council of the KIU Western Campus, Ali Kasasa wished all Muslims a blessed Ramadan.

“I take this opportunity to wish our Muslim brothers and sisters a Ramadan full of blessings and mercy. It’s a month of spreading love and igniting our bond ship towards mankind and our creator, the Almighty,” Kasasa said.

The Vice-President of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Yusuf Ataho also sent his Ramadan greetings.

“I send my greetings to Engineering Muslim students and the entire KIU Muslim fraternity at large. I pray that they have a blessed fasting season and remind them to observe the government’s measures to contain the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” Ataho advised.