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Museveni also applauded Mufti Menk, as he is commonly known, for his great role in strengthening the relationship between God and mankind.
‘’Meeting the respectable @muftimenk at the state lodge in Kyankwanzi this evening. I am in agreement with his teachings on building bridges, harmony with Allah and mankind. Thank you for praying for me and the country. Ameen,’’ the president tweeted.
Part of the activities scheduled for his visit was to address a big number of celebrity Moslems and other prominent personalities. This happened on Tuesday evening during a Thuraya conference that took place at Pearl of Africa Hotel under the theme, ‘’Building Bridges’’.
The Mufti arrived in the country on Sunday under the invitation of Pearl Of Africa Hotel. And the executive director of Imnaq Social Development and Dawa.
He challenged the Muslim community to embrace charity during the holy month of Ramadan.
Furthermore, the motivational speaker is expected to lay the foundation stone of Musa Islamic Centre and also attend Charity Iftar later today. He will also visit a number of tourist sites including the Source of The Nile in Jinja.
This has also become the Mufti’s second visit, having visited Uganda in 2019 majorly to preach peace among the Muslim community.
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