Centenary Bank Donates Food Items to Support Muslims at Bikurungu Mosque During Ramadan

Rukungiri: Centenary Bank Rukungiri Branch has donated assorted food items to Bikurungu Mosque in Rukungiri District to support the Muslim community during the holy month of Ramadan.

The handover ceremony was held on March 13, at the mosque headquarters in Mironzi 3 Cell, Western Division of Bikurungu Town Council. The donated items included 180 kilograms of rice, 60 kilograms of sugar, and 40 litres of cooking oil.

The Centenary Bank Rukungiri Branch Manager, Brian Kasaija, said the bank believes in giving back to the community and supporting its customers. He noted that although Centenary Bank is founded on Catholic values, Muslims are among the bank’s valued customers, and the institution has always supported them.

Kasaija explained that the donation was aimed at helping the Muslim community during Ramadan, especially in providing Iftar meals that are taken in the evening to break the fast.

He added that this was not the first time Centenary Bank had supported the Muslim community and appreciated Muslims for their continued support towards the bank.

The Chairperson of the Rukungiri District Muslim Community, Haji Suwedi Muyendo, thanked Centenary Bank for the generous donation. He said Bikurungu Mosque is among the few mosques in the district that organize Iftar meals for Muslims every evening during Ramadan.

The Rukungiri District Muslim Secretary, Siragi Kiconco, who represented the District Khadi, also appreciated Centenary Bank for consistently supporting Muslims whenever they organize religious programs. He said the Muslim community values the bank’s support and pledged continued cooperation.

Meanwhile, the Bikurungu County Sheikh, Sheikh Asuman Kagwa, said the donated food items will help sustain the mosque during the remaining days of Ramadan. He encouraged members of the Muslim community to continue supporting Centenary Bank for its reliable services.