Monday, July 23, 2012

Zanzibar boat accident death toll now 73

The Zanzibar boat accident death toll has risen to 73 following the discovery of five more bodies yesterday. It also coincided with people gathering in the Islands for  special prayers.

President Jakaya Kikwete and his Zanzibar counterpart Ali Mohamed Shein led hundreds of mourners including leaders and relatives of the victims of the last Wednesday at a special dua for the casualties, survivors and for grieving families.

The dua to remember those who died and injured in the MV Skagit accident was held at Mushawar Mosque, Mwembeshauri in Zanzibar, where the leaders and clerics asked for patience.

 “This is the time of grief, we need to show love to the victims and the dead by praying for them,” said Sheikh Omar Kabi, Mufti of Zanzibar.

 Other leaders who attended the prayer include: Dr Mohammed Kharib Bilal (union Vice President) Ambassador Seif Ali Idd (Zanzibar Second vice president), and Mr Amani Abeid Karume (retired Zanzibar President).

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