By Petro Mkandawire

Blantyre, April 12, Mana: Sheikh Rafiq Dyton Kazembe has encouraged Muslims to be consistent and brave when preaching the word of God and that they should not indulge in things which are against the teaching of prophet Mohamed.

Kazembe made the plea on Thursday at Chirimba Primary School ground in Blantyre during Eid Al Fitr under the theme: "What have we learnt in Ramadhan," aimed at encouraging Muslims to be loyal to Allah.

"There are many things that can take us away from Allah, it is our responsibility to guide and help each other in bad as well as good situations, let us be equal and obey as he does the same to us," said Kazembe.

Over 2000 people participated in the celebrations as Eid Al Fitr an Islamic traditional Holiday of Breaking the Fasting and is celebrated by Muslims worldwide marking the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of the Holy Month of Ramadhan.

Speaking during the event, Tanzanian based Sheikh Ibrahim Bakhiz expressed gratitude with the large turn up, saying everything that has been preached during the ceremony about Ramadhan  should be sustained and ensure that they put in practice.

"Eid prayers, charity, social gatherings, festive meals, gift-giving, dressing up, are some of the things that we should practice just as Muhammad did, it's great honour to have you all here please let's encourage one another in doing what God wants," said Bakhiz who was the guest of honour at the event.

In his remarks, one of the members from Chirimba Muslim Brothers, said it is important to celebrate during such festivities.

"We decided to perform and celebrate in an open air space in order to allow other believers to celebrate with us. I therefore urge you to stop racing on things that might separate us with God, let's not forget to pray in each and everything," said Ephraim.