This morning, we attended Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Kiteezi Main Mosque in Kyadondo East Constituency. In his teaching, Sheikh Muhsin Burhan Kiti condemned the injustices within our society and charged those in authority to always understand that Allah is the ultimate. I implored all Muslims across the country to continue praying for our country, and more particular, for the political prisoners. I thank all of you friends who attended prayers and shared the blessing of Eid with others, more so, the underprivileged.
We started off the day sharing food items for Eid with some of our comrades, the foot-soldiers who have been fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan. After that, we visited Nakawa, Kawempe and the Central Divisions of Kampala City where we delivered Eid packages with the women and men who sweep and clean our roads and streets every day. These people, who are mostly elderly women, work amidst very tough conditions. We've seen them protest over poor pay which is often delayed. We've seen stories of how they're often attacked by criminals or knocked by reckless drivers. We've seen how some of them have lost lives in floods caused by poor drainage. We decided to reach out to them to recognise and appreciate the important work they do, but also to highlight their plight. Very humbled by their warm reception. Eid Mubarak!