Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga (C) joined other muslims during the morning prayer to celebrate Eid al- Fitr at Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday, March 30. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Muslims in Rwanda, on March 30, joined their counterparts around the globe in celebrating Eid al-Fitr.
Thousands of members of Rwanda Muslim Community, gathered at Kigali Pele stadium for the morning prayer ahead of celebrating Eid al-Fitr with their families.
The prayer led by the Mufti of Rwanda, Mussa Sindayigaya, was also attended by Rwanda Defence Force Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Mubarakah Muganga, Deputy speaker of parliament, Sheikh Mussa Fasil Harerimana, Minister of Youth and Arts Abdallah Utumatwishima, Minister of Finance Yusufu Murangwa and former Mufti of Rwanda Sheikh Salim Hitimana among others.
In his remarks, the Mufti of Rwanda, Mussa Sindayigaya, encouraged the congregation to maintain good deeds throughout the year, emphasizing that the conclusion of Ramadan should not mark the end of virtuous actions.
(L-R) Minister of Youth and Arts Abdallah Utumatwishima, former Mufti of Rwanda Sheikh Salim Hitimana, Mufti of Rwanda, Mussa Sindayigaya , Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga, and Minister of Finance Yusufu Murangwa.
Parents brought their children to the stadium to attend the morning prayer at Kigali Pele Stadium.
Women on their way to the stadium for the morning prayer
Children and their parents arrive at Kigali Stadium to attend the morning prayer that marked the end of Ramadan
Members of RMC on their way to the stadium.
Women during the prayer. Thousands Muslims flocked the stadium.
Thousands of Muslims flock Kigali Pele stadium for Eid al-Fitr celebrations
Deputy speaker of parliament, Sheikh Mussa Fasil Harerimana (C) during the prayer.
Saddath Munyakazi, former Rayon Sports president was among thousands Muslims who attended the prayer.
Thousands of Muslims during the morning prayer as part of the celebrations of Eid al-Fitr at Kigali Stadium
Former Mufti of Rwanda Sheikh Salim Hitimana.
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga, joined other muslims to celebrate Eid al- Fitr
In his remarks, the Mufti of Rwanda, Mussa Sindayigaya, encouraged the congregation to maintain good deeds throughout the year, emphasizing that the conclusion of Ramadan should not mark the end of virtuous actions.
Mufti of Rwanda, Mussa Sindayigaya leads the morning prayer at Kigali Pele stadium
Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Mubarakah Muganga (right), Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Sheikh Mussa Fasil Harerimana (third from right), and other Muslims participate in the morning prayer during the Eid al-Fitr celebrations at Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday, March 30.
Members of Rwanda Muslim Community during the prayer that marked the conclusion of Ramadan
In his remarks, the Mufti of Rwanda, Mussa Sindayigaya, encouraged the congregation to maintain good deeds throughout the year, emphasizing that the conclusion of Ramadan should not mark the end of virtuous actions.
Former member of Parliament Abbas Mukama (R) and former Rayon Sports president Abdallah Murenzi (2nd R) were among Muslims who attended the morning player at Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday.
The morning prayer ahead of celebrating Eid-al Fitr with their families.
The Mufti of Rwanda, Mussa Sindayigaya, encouraged the congregation to maintain good deeds throughout the year, emphasizing that the conclusion of Ramadan should not mark the end of virtuous actions
Thousands of members of Rwanda Muslim Community, gathered at Kigali Pele stadium for the morning prayer ahead of celebrating Eid-al Fitr with their families.
Members of Rwanda Muslim Community during the morning prayer ahead of celebrating Eid-al Fitr with their families.
The prayer took place at Kigali Pele stadium
Mufti of Rwanda, Mussa Sindayigaya delivers his remarks during the morning prayer at Kigali Pele stadium
Mufti of Rwanda and other Muslims pose for a group photo after concluding the morning prayer.
Some government officials and leaders of the Muslim Community in Rwanda pose for a photo.
Families brought young children to attend the morning prayer