Dr. Sheikh Ziyadi Swaleh Lubanga, the Director of Sharia, has officially declared the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the commencement of the Holy Month of Ramadhan on Saturday, March 1, 2025. He made the announcement on Friday evening at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) headquarters in Old Kampala.
On behalf of His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, he extended best wishes for a fruitful spiritual renewal to all Muslim faithful worldwide.
Dr. Sheikh Lubanga concluded with a prayer, beseeching Almighty Allah to bless the world with peace during this sacred season.
In attendance were
Sheikh Salim Bbosa, Deputy Director of Sharia and Sheikh Twaib Ali Mpaso, Registrar, Directorate of Sharia