Muslims in Rwanda celebrate Eid al-Fitr (Pictorial)

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The event has been celebrated at Nyamirambo Stadium at national level.

The Mufti of Rwanda, Sheihk Salim Hitimana urged Muslims to be compassionate and take care of the needy.

The prayer service was attended by people of different age brackets from children to the youth and the elderly.

The Rwanda Defence Force Army Chief of Staff, Lt Gen Mubarakh Muganga and the President of Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY), Abdallah Murenzi were among those who turned up at the stadium for prayers.

As part of celebrations of this day, Muslims usually gather for prayers in the morning and proceed to share lunch and joy of the day with friends, relatives and neighbours.

The prayer service was attended by people of different age brackets. The Mufti of Rwanda, Sheihk Salim Hitimana urged Muslims to be compassionate. FERWACY President, Abdallah Murenzi was among those who turned up at the stadium for prayers. The Rwanda Defence Force Army Chief of Staff, Lt Gen Mubarakh Muganga was also present.