The President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, H.E. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has emphasized the importance of safeguarding peace, unity, and national cohesion, noting that these serve as the foundation for sustainable development, investment, trade, and tourism.
President Dr. Mwinyi made these remarks on November 11, 2026, during a ‘Quran Night’ event organized by the Bohra Community of Tanzania at the Hakimi Mosque in Upanga, Dar es Salaam.
He urged religious leaders to continue fostering values, tolerance, and reconciliation within society, while encouraging the youth to focus on education, skills development, and the pursuit of entrepreneurial opportunities for the nation’s advancement.
He called upon citizens to maintain peace and stability, thereby enabling the Government to continue its efforts toward improving infrastructure as well as social and economic services.
Furthermore, President Dr. Mwinyi participated in a communal meal (Community Kitchen) alongside the worshippers and guests in attendance.
The event was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo; the Minister of Finance and Planning of Zanzibar, Hon. Juma Malik Akil; and the Minister of Health of Zanzibar, Hon. Nassor Ahmed Mazrui.
Others present included the Grand Mufti of Tanzania, Sheikh Dr. Abubakar Zubeir Bin Ally; Sheikh Zoebbhai Galiakotwalla, representative of the Bohra Community in Dar es Salaam; and Qussay Bhai Saheb Jamaludin, representative of the global leader of the Dawoodi Bohra Community, Sheikh Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, together with invited guests from various parts of the world.
