Zanzibaris mark 53rd anniversary of Karume’s death with calls for unity and development
The Second Vice President of Zanzibar, Hemed Suleiman Abdulla, lays a wreath at the grave of the late Abeid Amani Karume during a memorial prayer marking the anniversary of his death, held at the main offices of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) in Kisiwandui, Unguja, Zanzibar. This year marks 53 years since Karume was assassinated in 1972.
The event was led by the Second Vice President, Hemed Suleiman Abdulla, who represented President Dr Hussein Mwinyi, currently on an official visit in the United Kingdom. During the service, the Deputy Kadhi of Zanzibar, Sheikh Ally Khamis, delivered remarks on behalf of the Chief Mufti of Mainland Tanzania, Sheikh Abubakar Zuber.
