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Eid-ul-Adha: Stay Alert, Stay Alive – President Akufo-Addo to celebrants

By: Mercy Darko President Akufo-Addo has assured Ghanaians of a brighter future as the economy makes a positive turn, recording a growth rate of 4.2 percent in the first quarter of the year. Speaking at this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebrations at the Black Stars Square, he said the economy is getting better and the gains will […]

Strengthen tolerance for peaceful coexistence – Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih

By: Sualah Abdul-wahab Muslims in the Upper West Region have observed this year’s Eid-ul-Adha with a call on them to be guided by the principles of Islam. The Upper West Regional Minister, Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih who addressed the congregation at the Jubilee Park in Wa urged the worshippers to live above reproach and continue to […]

Fowls are not among animals Allah asked us to sacrifice – Deputy National Imam

Fowls are not among animals Allah asked us to sacrifice - Deputy National Imam

By: Rachel Kakraba and Alberta Serwaa Bonsu Deputy National Imam, Ahlussuna Wal Jama, Sheikh Mohammed Kamil Mohammed, has shot down suggestions for Muslims to consider the use of fowls for the celebration of this year’s Eid-Ul-Adha. Sheikh Mohammed, said fowls are not among the animals they have been directed by Allah to sacrifice. The proposal for […]

Government declares Monday, July 11, as public holiday

Public Holiday

By: Seli Baisie Government has declared Monday, July 11, as a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha. Eid al-Adha is a ‘festival of sacrifice’ and is one of the most important festivals in the Islamic calendar. The celebration of Eid-ul-Adha festival is to commemorate prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and willingness to sacrifice his son when God ordered […]