Nebbi Muslims seek Shs2.3b for modern mosque

The Muslim community in Nebbi District seeks Shs2.3billion to construct a modern mosque designed with commercial lockups to generate income for Islam, authorities have said.

According to Nebbi District Khadhi Sheik Abudu-Karim Ongei, the current town mosque is dilapidated with visibly worrying cracks on the wall and a leaking roof, thus need for a new facility.

Ongei also said, the mosque constructed in the early 90s has become small amid an increasing Muslim population exceeding 2,000 faithfuls in the area.  

“We need to decongest the mosque…