By Durrell Namasani

President Chakwera on Saturday morning attended prayers as part of Eid celebration in Lilongwe. The gesture has won him praise from some Muslim leaders.
The national chairman for Qadria Muslim Association of Malawi Sheikh Jafar Kawinga has commended President Lazarus Chakwera for showing servant leadership and unifying the nation regardless of tribal, religious and other differences.

The prayers were held under the theme “A Better Malawi and Quick Recovery for Victims of Cyclone Freddy”

Sheikh Kawinga speaking in Lilongwe during Eid al-Fitr prayers marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, said Chakwera has shown that he is for all Malawians by associating with every tribe and religious groups.

Kawinga said despite the country passing through difficult times, the President has shown strong leadership. The sheikh encouraged the President to remain focused despite the challenges saying God intentionally made him President to be a solution to the problems of the nation.

Kawinga also touched on issues of abortion and homosexuality during his speech stressing that the clergy in the country already agreed on the way forward.

He said: “Your excellency, refer all issues regarding homosexuality and abortion to us, we will know how to deal with them.”

Kawinga further called on parliamentarians to openly make their positions known regarding the issues so that their constituents are aware of the choices they are making on their behalf.

Making on a comment on his attendance to the prayers today , President Chakwera wrote on his Facebook page that” Together with the First Lady, we were honoured to join our muslim brothers and sisters at this year’s Eid Ul-Fitr prayers at Muslim Sports Club Ground in Lilongwe.”

The President went further to say “The core messages of today’s event dwelt on the key lessons drawn from the month of Ramadan namely; reverence to Allah, compassion for humanity, forgiveness and hard work.

Chakwera commended the Muslim community saying the country draw great inspiration from the muslim community in their contribution towards nation building.