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What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n

As Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, Tanzania’s Mufti Abubakar Zubeir emphasizes the importance of peace for national development. Speaking at the national prayers in Dar es Salaam, he called on all Tanzanians to uphold peace and offered prayers for President Samia Suluhu Hassan, highlighting that without peace, progress is unattainable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Africa-Press – Tanzania. <\/strong> <\/span>AS Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the Mufti of Tanzania, Abubakar Zubeir, has called on the believers and all Tanzanians to continue safeguarding the country\u2019s peace, stressing its critical role in national development.<\/p>\n

The Mufti delivered the message during the national Eid el Fitr prayers at the King Mohammed VI Mosque, located at the headquarters of the National Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA) in Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam, during the national Eid al-Fitr congregation.<\/p>\n

In his remarks, he also urged believers to offer prayers for President Samia Suluhu Hassan as she carries out her leadership duties.<\/p>\n

Elaborating, he said that peace remains a strong foundation for sustainable development, warning that without it, progress cannot be achieved.<\/p>\n

Eid al-Fitr is the first of the two main festivals in Islam, the other being Eid al-Adha.<\/p>\n

The holiday falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar.<\/p>\n

One of the most important Islamic celebrations, Eid al-Fitr, is celebrated by Muslims worldwide as it marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting (sawm) during Ramadan.<\/p>\n

The holiday is known under various other names in different languages and countries around the world.<\/p>\n

Eid al-Fitr is a significant Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting and reflection. Celebrated by Muslims worldwide, it emphasizes community, gratitude, and spiritual renewal. In Tanzania, the festival is a time for unity and reflection on the importance of peace, which is essential for the country’s development and social harmony. The Mufti’s call to safeguard peace resonates deeply within the context of Tanzania’s diverse society, where harmony among different communities is vital for national progress.<\/p>\n

Find more news and analyses on Tanzania<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What You Need to Know As Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, Tanzania’s Mufti Abubakar Zubeir emphasizes the importance of peace for national development. Speaking at the national prayers in Dar es Salaam, he called on all Tanzanians to uphold peace and offered prayers for President Samia Suluhu Hassan, highlighting that without peace, progress is unattainable. 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