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The 16 regions were not left out this year’s Eid- ul-Fitr celebrations as hundreds of Muslims thronged to the various regional centres to participate in the Eid prayers to commemorate the day.
From Assin Fosu, EUGENE KWAME AMPIAW reports that the District Chief Imam of Assin Juaso in the Assin Fosu Municipality of the Central Region, Ayeku Abdulai Tetteh, urged Muslim youth to avoid associating with drug addicts, as such relationships can hinder their personal growth and development.
Muslims in Sekondi during the eid prayers
A section of muslims praying at Tamale
Some women praying in Tamale
Sheikh Mohammed Kameel (middle) delivering the Eid-Ul-Fitr prayers in Accra
Speaking during the Ramadan celebration in Assin Juaso, Imam Tetteh emphasied that activities such as drug abuse not only pose a severe threat to their lives but also negatively impact their health and well-being.
RAYMOND APPIAH-AMPONSAH reports from Accra that the Deputy Imam of Ahlusunnah Waljamah, Sheikh Mohammed Kameel, appealed to the Muslim community to be a beacon of hope during the Eid ul-Fitr celebrations, rather than a distraction to society.
Speaking at the forecourt of the State House on Sunday, he emphasised the importance of unity, development, peace, and urged Ghanaians to reject hatred, division, and intolerance, and to foster peace and understanding amongst each other.
Sheikh Kameel also highlighted the need for Muslims and Ghanaians to support the government’s efforts in the fight against corruption, stressing, “corruption undermines the progress of any nation.”
The Western Regional Minister, Mr Joseph Nelson, has encouraged the Muslim community to continue promoting peaceful co-existence with other religions in the area, reports CLEMENT ADZEI BOYE, SEKONDI.
He noted that, Eid ul-Fitr is a significant celebration in Islam, marking the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, reflection, and spiritual growth.
Addressing Muslim faithful at the Sekondi Methodist Park during the Eid ul-Fitr celebrations on Monday, Mr Nelson praised the Muslim community for maintaining a peaceful environment among people of other faith.
Muslims around the world, he said, observed the day to express gratitude for the blessings of Ramadan and demonstrate generosity by giving to those in need.
This act, he added, emphasised the importance of preserving the spiritual benefits of fasting during Ramadan, urging “you need to maintain a peaceful environment and continue to coexist harmoniously with people of other faith.
From Tamale, GEOFFREY BUTA reports that the Northern Regional capital came alive with joy and festivity as thousands of Muslims gathered to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.
The city was awashed with colourful traditional attire, the echoes of prayer, and the spirit of generosity as the faithful observed this sacred occasion with deep devotion and communal unity.
Spiritual leaders from various Muslim communities delivered soul-stirring sermons, emphasizing the virtues of gratitude, unity, and unwavering faith beyond Ramadan. The messages resonated deeply, inspiring many to carry the spirit of Ramadan into their daily lives.
Muslims in Wa in the Upper West Region have marked this year’s Eid ul-Fitr with prayers at the Wa Senior High Technical School with a call on them to eschew hate and live in peace with their neighbours, writes RAFIA ABDUL RAZAK from Wa.
The Upper West Regional Imam of the Ahlussuna Wal-Jama’Ah Aswaj, Sheikh Imam Gawth Dauda, who made the call after the prayers, emphasised the significance of Eid-ul-Fitr and the importance of gratitude, good deeds, and communal harmony.
“Islam is against hatred among Muslims and people of other beliefs, let us all learn to love one other and also continue to give alms to the needy and do good in our various communities,” he said.
