Hundreds of Muslims in Ibanda District last evening gathered at the Rugarama Main Mosque to welcome District Kadhi Hajji Yusuf Kalule Juma and his delegation returning from Mecca.
The festive homecoming included celebrations, with Hajji Juma expressing gratitude to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni for sponsoring 150 Muslims nationwide to complete the Hajj.
Hajji Juma’s wife addressed the jubilant crowd, sharing her deep happiness and honor at welcoming her husband home.
Ibanda Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) in charge of Ibanda municipality Godfrey Guma Nabireeba and Deputy Mayor Fred Banywana praised the Ibanda Muslim District leadership for maintaining strong, cooperative relations with the local government.
The Assistant Mufti in charge of Ankole and Kigezi, Sheikh Abdullah Katamba, praised Ibanda Muslim District Kadhi Hajji Yusuf Kalule Juma for maintaining strong cooperation with the government and other religious groups