The 20 Muslims were flagged off today Saturday 22nd August, 2025 by the Senior Presidential Advisor In-charge of Political Mobilization, Mr. Moses Byaruhanga at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) headquarters in Kampala for Umrah.
Umrah is often referred to
as the ‘lesser’ or ‘minor pilgrimage. It is an act of worship undertaken by
Muslims. It involves pilgrims travelling to the blessed city of Mecca; where
the revered Ka’aba stands as the epicentre of Islamic faith and the focal
direction of worship and performing a set of blessed rituals.
Umrah is a sacred journey
that holds immense significance in the hearts of all Muslims since it offers a
unique opportunity to refresh one’s faith and cleanse one’s soul.
Addressing the
beneficiaries, Mr. Byaruhanga expressed gratitude to President Museveni for the
offer to the Muslim faithful.
“We started this journey a
long time ago. When we talked to H.E the President, he gave us a go ahead to
run the initiative and what I did was to appoint Hajjat Namayanja as my advisor
on Muslim Affairs,” he said.
“I'm happy that the
selection is transparent and beneficiaries are drawn from all regions of
Uganda.”
Mr. Byaruhanga further
tasked the Mecca-bound Muslims to pray that Uganda remains peaceful even after
the 2026 general elections.
“Be our good Ambassadors
during the pilgrimage,” he said.
The sponsored Muslims are
an addition to the 50 beneficiaries who were flagged off in July, 2025.
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