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Ugandan rider in UAE goes viral for Quran reading between deliveries
Mansur Katabalwa, a Ugandan rider for Talabat, shares his Quran‑reading habit during breaks, a practice that gained online attention.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Ugandan delivery rider Mansur Katabalwa, who has been working for Talabat in the United Arab Emirates for five months, was filmed reading a physical copy of the Quran beside his motorcycle during a break between orders. The video went viral on social media, drawing attention to his personal routine.
Katabalwa, who arrived in the UAE two years ago to support his wife and two children, said he memorised the Quran three years ago after the deaths of his parents and brother. He uses the breaks to hold the physical copy, saying it helps him focus and feel connected to his faith. He also listens to Quran recitations on his phone while riding.
He explained that the practice allows him to pray for his late parents, asking Allah for forgiveness and a place in Jannah. The rider’s routine, he said, is not driven by the online attention but stems from a deeply personal journey following family loss.
Key facts
- Mansur Katabalwa is a Ugandan delivery rider for Talabat in the UAE. (khaleejtimes.com)
- He has been delivering for five months and lives in the UAE to support his family. (khaleejtimes.com)
- Katabalwa reads a physical copy of the Quran during breaks between orders. (khaleejtimes.com)
- He memorised the Quran three years ago after losing his parents and brother. (khaleejtimes.com)
Sources
- [1] khaleejtimes.com — originally reported as “Meet UAE delivery rider who went viral for Quran reading session between orders”
