Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has challenged Ghanaians especially the Muslim faithful to be vigilant in their communities in order to help apprehend evil doers who continue to perpetrate crimes in the country.
Speaking at this year’s Eid-al-Adha at the Black Stars Square in Accra, Vice President Bawumia indicated that government through its programs such at the establishment of the Zongo Development Fund will help bring relief to the Muslim youth.
He used the occasion to also announced that Saudi Arabia has expressed its intention to establish a Medical University and forty-two second cycle schools in the Northern part of the part.
Eid al-Adha is an Islamic festival used to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim also known as Abraham to follow Allah’s command to sacrifice his son.
Muslims around the world observe this event amid merry making, slaughtering of usually a goat, sheep or cows. In the period around Eid al-Adha, many Muslims travel to Mecca and the surrounding area in Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage.
People also give money to enable poorer members of their local community and around the world to eat a meat-based meal.
The Chairman of the Planning Committee for this year’s celebration, Alhaji Alhassan Sulley in a remark said the occasion marks the end of the year on the Muslim calendar which corresponds with the migration of the Prophet of Islam from Mecca to Medina.
He urged the youth to eschew acts that will destabilize the peaceful atmosphere in the country.
Vice President Dr. Bawumia asked the Muslim faithful to reflect on the day and give it a deeper meaning by upholding the tenets of Islam.
He stressed that the peaceful co-existence among all sects should not be taken for granted.
He pledged government’s commitment to initiate policies that will bring relief to all. He urged the youth not to allow themselves to be used as an instruments for crime.
Vice President also announced that through government’s effort, Saudi Arabia has expressed interest to build a Medical University and forty-two second cycle schools in the Northern part of the country.
The National Chief Imam, Shiek Osman Nuhu Sharabutu led the Muslim faithful to pray for the leaders of the country at large.
Story filed by Mercy Darko
