Former President Peter Mutharika on Thursday presented his early Eid al-Fitr gifts to some Muslim Communities in Mangochi.

Mutharika who is also leader of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has donated food items to Muslims around Nkali Village Mosque, some few kilometers from his PAGE house.

The former leader who wished all Muslims good Eid al-Fitr, said despite being living in the same community, he has relatives who are Muslims and he feels like being part of them.

“I, and my wife, Madame Professor Gertrude Mutharika, found it appropriate today to spare time and visit our neighbouring Muslim brothers and sisters at Nkali Mosque, Group Village Headman Chimatiro here in Mangochi at a time they are closing Ramadhan prayers ahead of sighting of the moon to celebrate Eid El Fitr.

“We take this opportunity to commend the dedicated Muslims who observed this Holy month of Ramadhan for we know they also put this nation in their prayers which is going through a number of troubles, including the recent Cyclone Freddy that has displaced hundreds of people, especially in the Southern Region,” said Mutharika.

He added: “We shared with the people of Mangochi the little we could, bearing in mind that some of them have also been affected by the incessant rains. We realized they needed food items to keep them going, especially to this time around around they will be celebrating Eid El Fitr.”

Group Village Headman Chimatiro, thanked Mutharika for the gesture, saying it will equate those that do not have food to celebrate Eid together with others who have some.

Muslims across the country are scheduled to celebrate Eid El Fitr this coming Saturday.