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Uganda Muslims to Gather at Mosques Nationwide on Friday in a Unified Plea for Rain

With the land parched and the skies stubbornly clear, Uganda’s Muslim community is turning to something older and more powerful than any irrigation system. On Friday, September 4, 2026, mosques across the country will fall quiet at 1:40 p.m. for a collective prayer for rain. It is a moment that transcends ritual and speaks to something deeply human.