Embracing generosity and compassion as a significance of Eid-ul-Fitr
By: Emmanuel Oti Acheaampong As the crescent moon is sighted in the sky, signaling the end of Ramadan, Muslims worldwide prepare for a remarkable celebration known as Eid-Ul-Fitr. This auspicious occasion holds profound significance in the Islamic calendar, symbolizing the culmination of a month-long journey of fasting, prayer, and self-reflection. Eid-Ul-Fitr, often referred to as […]
Mahama promises Muslims an additional Eid holiday
Former President John Dramani Mahama has promised to add another holiday to Muslims during Eid-Fitr. “We aim to address the issue where some of our Muslim community members are unable to enjoy the public holiday at the end of Ramadan due to the 29 or 30-day rule for sighting the moon.” “To do this, we […]
Eid-ul-Fitr: President Akufo-Addo’s Eid message to Muslims
Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Danquah Akufo Addo has sent a goodwill message to Ghanaians and Muslims across the world as they celebrate the Eid-ul-Fitr. He was full of praise for them during the fasting season for ”braving the pangs of hunger and thirst for an entire month.” President Akufo-Addo stated that despite the purpose for […]
Threats of terrorism: Muslims/Christians urged to guard national peace and cohesion
Source: GNA Sheikh Ibrahim Tijani Mensah, the Central Regional Chief Imam, has called on Muslims and Christians to continue to coexist peacefully and sustain the gains thereof. They were also urged to be conscious of the threats posed by violent extremists by being more vigilant in their communities and at gatherings. Sheikh Mensah said despite […]
Propagate peace as critical ingredient in Ghana’s forward march- Imam Yahaya Nanjo
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo A large crowd of people converged on the Wa Jubilee Park and its immediate environs to offer the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers. The Chief Imam of the Wa Central Mosque, Ahmed Alhaji Yahaya Nanjo led the Orthodox Muslims to pray at the venue. GBC’s Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo reports that Imam Ahmed Alhaji Yahaya Nanjo prayed […]
Eid-ul-Fitr marked in Koforidua
By Michael Kofi Kenetey As part of marking the Eid-ul-Fitr which is the commemoration of the end of the Ramadan fasting, Muslims in the Eastern Regional capital have converged at the Koforidua Central Mosque to pray and […]
Speaker Bagbin congratulates Muslim Community on occasion of Eid al-Fitr
Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has sent a congratulatory message to the Muslim community as they celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr. He said, “On the occasion of Eid, I extend my heartfelt congratulations for a successful Ramadan to my Muslim brothers and sisters all over the world, the Muslim Community in Ghana and the Muslim Caucus in […]
Eid-ul-Fitr: MTN Ghana donates to National Chief Imam
Source: GNA MTN Ghana as part of the Eid-Ul-Fitr celebration has donated food items and a sum of GH¢15,000 to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, to commemorate the festival. The items donated included 15 bags of rice, boxes of cooking oil, 40 packs of water, 15 packs of drinks, 10 cartons of […]
Muslims urged to remain grateful to God amidst financial challenges during Eid-Ul-Fitr
By Rachel Kakraba Assemblyman for Gedan-Tuba in the Ga South Municipal Assembly, of the Greater Accra Region, Narteh Dawud Kweitsu, is encouraging Muslims to be moderate in the Eid celebration to avoid needless accidents and deaths. He said Ramadan is a period where Muslims strive to be holy, a reason they should avoid tendencies that […]
Muslims begin Festival of breaking of fast
By Ubaida Awudu Today is the 1st of Shawwal according to the Islamic Calendar which marks the beginning of the EID-UL-FITR. Ramadan this year ended yesterday, at 29 days instead of 30 days because it’s a Lunar year. EID-UL-FITR is an Arabic word which means ‘Breaking of fast’, celebrated to mark the end of Ramadan. […]
