Speaking during the council’s regional meeting, Mwanza Regional Sheikh, Hassan Kabeke, said the initiative aims to seek divine intervention for continued peace and unity in Tanzania.
He emphasized that safeguarding peace is a collective responsibility for all citizens, describing it as the foundation of both personal and national development.
“On October 23, all our centers and mosques will begin fasting until the election results are announced. These are our official instructions. Fasting is not easy, but we are doing it for the sake of our nation. We have a duty to pray and work for peace, just as our elders and those of other faiths contributed to the struggle for our independence,” Sheikh Kabeke said.
He also urged Tanzanians to turn out in large numbers to vote in the upcoming General Election, encouraging October 29, 2025, to be a day of family gatherings where citizens remind each other of the importance of voting and other social responsibilities.
He cautioned against calls circulating on social media urging people to engage in demonstrations or form “poll protection” groups at voting centers.
In a related note, Sheikh Kabeke commended President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her exemplary leadership, saying she took charge at a time when the nation was mourning and facing economic challenges.
He noted that despite inheriting several unfinished projects, President Samia has successfully completed many of them, leading Tanzania to remain peaceful, stable, and united.