Rice, money provided by ULA to Muslim people during Eid in Arakan

Some officials of the United League of Arakan (ULA), the political wing of Arakan Army (AA), attended the Islamic religious festival Eid held in Rakhine (Arakan) State and provided rice and some money to the Muslim community.

The Qurbani Eid was celebrated in the townships of Min Bya, Maebon,Ponna Kyunt,Kyauk Taw, Pauk Taw, Mrauk U, Sittwe, Buthidaung and Maungdaw on 29 June, where ULA officials from the respective military regions attended the festival and extended support.

The Arakkha  People's Government, led by the ULA/AA, believes in unity among all people irrespective of their ethnic and religious identities. It is reported that the friendly attitude of the
government and participation of it’s officials in Eid strengthen the lasting bond.

Muslim leaders have expressed their heartfelt gratitude for this gesture.

U Maung Nuchay, a Muslim from Pauk Taw township, said, "It emerges beneficial for both the communities with the ULA initiatives. I hope this relationship will continue for years to come for the benefit of all people in Rakhine State.”

Some Islamic leaders from Sittwe and Maungdaw townships were contacted by Narinjara News for their views, but they were not available for comments.

In the forwarding of Rakhine and Muslim friendship on 10 July 2022 (the Islamic religious festival day) the ULA/AA released eight arrested Muslim prisoners and provided clothes to over 400 Muslims in their localities.