Muslems will start fasting tomorrow Thursday, 17-05-2018 as per a press statement released by the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council.
The statement which was signed by the Director of Sharia, Sheikh Yahaya Kakungulu states that;
“I would like to inform all the Muslims that the moon has not been sighted as of 15-05-2017.
“Fasting for the year’s holy month of Ramadhan will therefore start of Thursday, 17-05-2018.
The statement further suggests that TARAWEEH prayers at the National Mosque will commence at 08:30 everyday throughout the month of Ramadhan.
Sheikh Kakungulu also informs the public that Darasa (Islamic Seminars) will be held on Sundays from 10:00am throughout the holy month.