President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has donated TZS 50 million during a fundraising event aimed at supporting the construction of a primary school and the completion of a dispensary owned by the Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA) in Simiyu region.
The fundraiser, led by the Minister of State in the President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI), Hon. Mohamed Mchengerwa, raised TZS 150 million, surpassing the initial target of TZS 130 million.
Speaking at the event, Minister Mchengerwa emphasized the importance of both secular and religious education, noting that education is the key to overcoming challenges and achieving greatness. He urged BAKWATA to provide guidance that promotes patriotism, ethics, and love for religion and the nation.
Mufti of Tanzania, Sheikh Dr. Abubakar Zuber, who participated in the Maulid celebrations, also led prayers for President Samia and called on all Muslims to register as voters in the upcoming local elections on November 27, 2024.
Speaking at the fundraiser, Minister Mchengerwa, honored as the guest of honor at the event marking the Prophet’s birth, emphasized the importance of both secular and religious education for society. He stated that education is the tool and light to liberate humanity from all challenges and attain greatness.
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Minister Mchengerwa urged BAKWATA to establish guidelines that instill patriotism, morals, and love for religion, people, and the country, starting from early education levels. He stressed that the community and various stakeholders must be involved, with trainers prepared to impart knowledge and skills in both rural and urban areas.
Additionally, he advised a review of the Islamic education system, ensuring improvements for all age groups to provide balanced and accurate religious teachings across the nation.
“This system should cover all areas, geographically wide-reaching, from rural to urban areas, even those hard to access. A specific investment plan is needed to strengthen the infrastructure of madrasas and their management systems by enhancing internal resources with the participation of believers, ensuring uniformity between rural and urban regions,” said Minister Mchengerwa.
In the fundraiser, Minister Mchengerwa contributed TZS 10 million, while President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan donated TZS 50 million, surpassing the initial target of TZS 130 million to a total of TZS 150 million.
Earlier, the Mufti of Tanzania, Sheikh Dr. Abubakar Zuber, one of the leading Islamic leaders participating in the Maulid, led prayers of gratitude and blessings for President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan. He also urged all Muslims to register as voters during the ongoing local government voter registration process to participate in the upcoming local elections on November 27, 2024.