Movit Products Limited, the leading manufacturer of personal and body care products in Uganda, joined the Muslim fraternity at Kibuli and Old Kampala Mosques to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a festival that celebrates the end of Ramadan in the Islam faith.
As part of the celebrations, Movit Product handed over a consignment of food stuff and material support including; Rice, Sugar, Maize Flour, Cooking Oil, Wheat Flour and Washing Soap, to the fraternity over the weekend in a show of friendship, love and care.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Mr. Eric Karungi, the Regional Business Manager Movit Products said that, “Movit Products has had a long-standing relationship with the Muslim fraternity in Uganda –adding that the company recognizes the importance of observing Ramadhan and the value of giving and sharing with the fraternity.”
Sheikh Abudu Salam Mutyaaba, Executive Imaam Kibuli Mosque, commended the staff and management of Movit for not tiring in doing good especially during Ramadhan. “On behalf of fellow believers, we wish to express our gratitude to you for the contribution you continue to make during Ramadhan when many need it and we are extremely delighted with your good guesture.”
Ramadhan is the ninth month of the Muslim year, during which strict fasting is observed from dawn to sunset. The common practice during Ramadan includes a pre-dawn meal before the fast called the “suhur”, while the meal at sunset that breaks the fast is the “Iftar”.
Muslims also engage in increased prayer and charity during Ramadhan.
According to the holy Quran, Allah will double fold the reward of the charity giver, as seen in Al Hadid: 18 which says; “Verily those who give alms–be they men or women, -and give Allah a beautiful loan shall be repaid after increasing it many times; and theirs shall be a generous reward.”
Worldwide, Eid al-Fitr is celebrated with a big feast, charity, gift exchanges and visiting of friends and family. For many Muslims, Eid is the culmination of a 30-day fasting period in which they seek more guidance from Allah.
This is the 7th year Movit is celebrating the holy month of Ramadhan with the Kibuli and Old Kampala muslim fraternity during Eid. The firm has also shared the celebration with Muslims in other parts of the country including; Mbale, Arua and Mbarara by giving similar food stuff.
