The sixth national iftar mercy practice, held at meskel adaba bay in addis ababa, concluded peacefully with the road opened for participants. Sheikh haji ibrahim tufa, president of the ethiopian islamic affairs supreme council, urged passing ramadan together with the poor, needy, and displaced. Numerous faith followers, government officials, and foreign dignitaries attended the event.
The sixth national iftar mercy practice took place at meskel adaba bay in addis ababa on katit 28, 2018 (fmc), organized under the guiding principle “negashi le hager.” This practice, prepared by the ethiopian islamic affairs supreme council and the ethiopian muslim youth covenant forum, marks the sixth occurrence during the 1447th ramadan fast.
The addis ababa police commissioner expressed gratitude to the participants for ensuring the program proceeded peacefully and announced that the access road was opened for attendees.
In his message at the practice, sheikh haji ibrahim tufa stated that the iftar mercy practice demonstrates unity in action and is pleasing, emphasizing that ramadan, as a month of mercy, should be observed together with the poor, needy, and displaced. He called for prayers for peace in the country, region, africa, and the world, and urged participation to ensure the ongoing national election is free, peaceful, and just.
Ustaz abubeker, office head, remarked, “this country is one we both need to participate in to develop; its progress, growth, and prosperity, being ours, will benefit us all.” He noted that the muslim community should take responsibility to support national projects.
The practice was attended by high-level government officials, ambassadors, diplomats, and faith followers. Thanks were extended to local administrations and security forces.
