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 […]
Ahafo Regional NDC Women’s wing joins Muslims to celebrate Eid in Goaso
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ahafo Regional Women’s Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) led by its Women’s Organiser, Mrs. Charity Gardiner joined the Regional Chief Imam, Alhaji Abdullaih Jihad Yussif, and worshipers at Goaso, the Regional capital of the Eid ul-Adha celebrations. Madam Gardiner urged Muslims across the country especially those in the Ahafo region to […]
Pressure mounts for Eid ceasefire in Sudan
Residents of Sudan’s capital say parts of Khartoum feel like a ghost town, in stark contrast to the joyful mood usually seen during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. After a week of fighting between two factions of the country’s military leadership at least 400 people have been killed. Witnesses say gunfire continues in Khartoum. Diplomatic […]
EID fostering harmonious living, dispelling misconceptions
By Maltiti Sayida Sadick Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show about the influx of beggars on the streets from neighboring countries, mostly seen to be Muslims and fueling a misconception that Islam promotes begging, Sheikh Mustapha Abdul Latif Saani an Islamic cleric, a Professional Internal Auditor and an Officer in the Chief Imam’s Office said […]
Remain in the fear of Allah – Chief Imam, GAF, Major Najmn-Deen Agbere Mohammed
By Fred Yevu Chief Imam of the Ghana Armed Forces, GAF, Major Najmn-Deen Agbere Mohammed says the annual ritual of Ramadan fast is an attestation of self discipline and devotion of Muslims. He said going through the 30 days of fast teaches Muslims self-restraint and the act of giving, In his Eid-Fitr message, he entreated […]
EID sales dwindles
By Ali Dabre & Belinda Kpetsi Poor sales at some markets have characterized the Ramadan festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, a feast celebrated by Muslims to mark the end of their 30 days fasting. During this occasion, traders at various markets usually record high sales especially, with purchasing of foodstuffs. However, a visit to the Nima and […]
Kumasi: Police secures restraining order to stop Gangara celebration during EID
By: Georgina Ama Ankomah The Ashanti Regional Police Command has secured a restraining order against two feuding Moshie Chiefs over Gangara celebration. A release to the media signed by the Ashanti Police Public Officer, ASP Godwin Ahianyo said credible intelligence available to the Police indicates that two Moshie Chiefs Alhaji Ibrahim Abdul Rad man of […]
