CHITUNGWIZA The Islam religion remains a cornerstone in building lasting marriages and HIV/AIDS free societies, through lessons given to members at mosques, said a local Moslem. (Pictured: Female graduates who completed an Islamic 'Chinamwari' training in Chitungwi
Last Sunday more than 30 youths from both sexes, completed a training and guidance exercise at a mosque in Unit N, Chitungwiza. The training was described as a handy weapon in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Members from both sexes are taught how to behave responsibly and respectively as married couples. They are among other things, taught how to respect each other as marriage partners and live faithful lives. Training normally runs for more than a month, revealed a senior church member.
The member also indicated that, participants to the training were circumcised to minimize chances of contracting sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS. Circumcision is regarded hygienic by the church. Every member of the church is expected to undergo the training popularly known as Chinamwari. Training is done during school holidays when most young people are available. The government is currently campaigning for voluntary circumcision of male members of society, to minimize chances of spreading HIV/AIDS. Medical research suggests circumcision reduces chances of contracting HIV/AIDS by 60 per cent.
very beneficial training for young people. contribution should be increased.