Ahamed Siraj Kwikiriza
Ahamed Siraj Kwikiriza was a Ugandan religious leader. He was the District Qadi of Mbarara District under the Ankole-Kigezi region until 1 September 2017.
Ahamed Siraj Kwikiriza | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | Shiekh Ramadhan Khamis |
| Succeeded by | Abdullah Mukwaya |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ahamed Siraj Kwikiriza |
| Died | Mbarara, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Occupation | |
Death
Aged 50, Kwikiriza died in a motor accident on 1 September 2017 at Independence Park driving Pajero number UAH 984N rushing from the market to lead Eid-Adhah prayers at Abubakar Mosque in Kakoba division. He was with his son who died on arrival after being rushed to Mbarara referral hospital.[1][2] At the time of his death, Siraj had replaced Shiekh Ramadhan Khamis who had been accused of selling muslim property.[3][4][5]
He was succeeded by Abdullah Mukwaya.[6][7]
See also
- List of Qadis of Mbarara District
References
- URN. "Mbarara district Kadhi dies in Eid day accident". The Observer - Uganda.
- "President commends Muslims' unity in Mbarara District – KMAUPDATES". Archived from the original on 2019-05-05. Retrieved 2019-05-05.
- Nahamya, Joshua (1 September 2017). "Eid Tragedy: Mbarara District Kadhi Killed In Accident". ChimpReports.
- Serugo, Geoffery (1 September 2017). "Mufti Mubajje implores Muslims to observe peace".
- "District Khad Dies in Car Accident Heading to Idd Prayers". Kampala Post.
- "Museveni Urges Muslims to Maintain Unity as Mbarara Gets New District Khadhi – Online news from Uganda and the East African region – SoftPower News". Archived from the original on 2019-04-26. Retrieved 2019-05-05.
- Kakeeto, Moses. "Photo: Govt to support Muslim Community-Museveni - Newz Post".
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