Pray for nation collectively, Magufuli tells Tanzanians

Dr Magufuli has also warned business people to refrain from hiking food prices so as Muslims can be able to purchase their preferred food at cheaper prices. The head of state gave the call at an Iftar event that he hosted for Sheiks and Imams at State House.


The event that aimed at unifying Tanzanians from across all social classes and achieve social development goals for the country, was also attended by Christian clerics.
“On behalf of the government and Tanzanians at large, I want to take this opportunity to wish all Muslims in the country a prosperous holy month of Ramadhan, I believe it will be full of blessings and God will surely respond to your prayers,’’ he said.
The president however, underscored the need to preach peace, insisting that there could be no development without peace. Dr Magufuli assured Tanzanians that his government would ensure peace prevails.
He was convinced by solidarity exhibited by all religious leaders regardless of their denominations in all regional committees.
The Iftar event was also attended by First Lady, Janeth Magufuli, Prime Minister’s spouse Mary Majaliwa, acting Mufti of the Muslim Council of Tanzania (Bakwata), Alhaj Hamid Masoud Jongo and Dar es Salaam head of Anglican Church Bishop, Valentino Mokiwa among others.