SALIM UHURU OFFICIALLY BECOMES A HAJJ

Salim Uhuru the Pilau Master of Kampala has officially become a Hajj after fulfilling all the requirements. The Drone Media has learnt that over the weekend Hajji Salim successfully accomplished the Muslim pilgrimage from Kampala to Mecca, where he joined rich Muslims to fulfill religious duties.

As it is, after one accomplishes this mandatory religious duty, he becomes Hajj while a woman becomes Hajjat. So Salim Uhuru is now a Hajj.

The Hajj  ” pilgrimage”) is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, and a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and can support their family during their absence. It is one of the five pillars of Islam, alongside Shahadah, Salat, Zakat and Sawn. The Hajj is the largest annual gatherings of people in the world.

BRIEF BACKGROUND OF SALIM AND HIS UHURU RESTAURANT

Uhuru restaurant’s story is as old as independent Uganda. On October 9, 1962, while Uganda attained self rule from the British, Uhuru restaurant – that is famous for pilau rice – started. The Swahili name accorded to the food café literally means independence. And 50 years later, it has grown into a successful eatery.

Uhuru restaurant, like any successful business, has withstood some challenges to get to where it is today. But what stood Uhuru in good stead is apt management and consistency in providing quality services.

Key to success
From the founder Hassan Araft Uhuru, to the current manager Salim Uhuru Saad who was LC 5 Councilor of Kisenyi to good staff relations that later exhibited through good service is what makes it tick.

“I do not act bossy. My workers are my colleagues which makes them free with me to teach them how to cook. This then culminates into good service for my customers,” Hajj Salim told the press.

His restaurant ranks highly among the most visited eateries particularly for its ‘pilau’ rice. Other snacks include mandazi, chapatti and also birian—his newest dish— which, according to Uhuru, is a combination of several meats and foods appreciated by many Ugandans.

“My father came from Dar-es-salaam to open a restaurant in Uganda. By coincidence, he opened it in October when Uganda was getting independence,” says Salim ‘Uhuru’ Saad, the proprietor of three other restaurants established under the same name.
The lavish outlet, located at Blue Corner, next to Nakivubo Stadium was opened by then Governor Andrew Cohen, giving it the impetus it needed to flourish.