IGP calls upon territorial commanders to dedicate one day this Ramadhan and fast
He says the purpose of such a gesture is to enable police officers to experience a great understanding and reflection of how Ramadhan is important to the Muslim community.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Martin John Okoth Ochola, has called upon all territorial commanders in different parts of the country, especially the 28 policing regions, to dedicate at least one day and join the Muslim community in a day-long fast as it is in Islam.
He says the purpose of such a gesture is to enable police officers to experience a great understanding and reflection of how Ramadhan is important to the Muslim community.
Ochola’s message was delivered by police spokesperson SCP Fred Eananga, who highlighted that the Holy month is coming at a time when there are no specific threats in the country at large.
“Muslims who come out as early as 5 am to go for the morning prayers and those who leave at night after 8 pm, should always ensure that they are aware of their surroundings, to at least move in groups to and fro when done with their prayers at the mosque,” he noted.
Enanga has also appealed to managers at work to at least support Muslim employees by learning more about Ramadhan so that there is considerable time and space for Muslims to break their fast and as well perform their prayers.
He explained that they should put it into consideration that during the first days of the holy month, at times it’s always difficult for employees to adjust.
The Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan will begin later this week. Muslims believe that Ramadan is the month when the first verses of the holy book Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad more than 1,400 years ago.
The Holy Month entails abstinence from eating, drinking, smoking and sexual relations during daylight hours to achieve greater “taqwa”, or consciousness of God.
