Let our fasting not go in vain, Soroti Muslims told

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The county sheikh of Soroti City, Sheikh Yusuf Okiror, has urged the Muslim community in Teso to remain faithful and avoid actions that would tarnish their image before God.

“Let our fasting not go in vain. We should not return to the evil things we avoided while fasting because God will not be happy with us,” Sheikh Okiror advised.

Hundreds of Muslims in Soroti City attending Eid al-fitr prayers held at Mayors Garden on Sunday. (Photo by Godfrey Ojore)

Leading Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Mayor’s Gardens in Soroti city, Sheikh Okiror cautioned that some Muslims tend to revert to ungodly acts after Ramadan, which, he said, brings shame before God.

Soroti City woman MP Joan Alobo donning a gomesi joined the Muslim community during Eid al-fitr prayers held at Mayors Garden. (Photo by Godfrey Ojore)

Soroti business tycoon Latif Abdula and his son during Eid al-fitr prayers held at Mayors Garden. (Photo by Godfrey Ojore)

"Let us remain clean because we have been clean throughout this month of Ramadan. We used to give, we used to share—let us continue doing the same," Sheikh Okiror urged.

The prayers attracted hundreds of Muslims, including political leaders such as Soroti City Woman MP Joan Alobo.

Soroti city woman MP Joan Alobo second right joined the Muslim community during Eid al-fitr prayers held at Mayors Garden. (Photo by Godfrey Ojore)

Muslim ladies praying during the Eid al-fitr prayers held at the Mayors Garden. (Photo by Godfrey Ojore)

“Women who brew Ajon have been complaining that business has not been good because Muslims were fasting. Let us not go back to evil but instead focus on strengthening our faith,” Sheikh Okiror advised.