Muslim faithfuls from Masjid Hag mosque in Morogoro are going around the town removing adverts with messages publicising entertainment activities during Eid el Fitri. The Muslims at the mosque believe that encouraging people to go to dancing halls and bars on Eid is immoral and therefore against Islamic teachings. Mr Ahamad Bawazir and Mr Idd Mtulla, who are leading the 'operation' said they were determined to bring to an end the practice of 'promoting immorality during Eid'.A group of faithfuls from the mosque went around removing billboards and placards containing messages linking any entertainment activity with Eid. They complained about the on-going practice, where people use Muslim's holy day to promote 'immoral business.'
Mr Bawazir said celebrating Eid el Fitri by going to a dance hall or a place where taarab is played was not acceptable in Islam. He said they had decided to take matters into their own hands after the town authorities refused to act despite being asked to intervene. Mr Bawazir said they had written to the municipal director twice but he did not take any action. Efforts to reach him proved futile.