Muslims begin Ramadhan on Thursday

Fasting during Ramadhan is one of the five pillars of Islam and it’s believed that during this month, the gates to heaven are open and the doors to hell are closed. 

UMSC director of Sharia Dr Zayad Swaley Lubanga has called upon the Muslim community in Uganda to begin fasting on Thursday, March 23, 2023. (Credit: Ramadhan Abbey)