The Ghanaian Minaret

Abuja: Several state governments across Nigeria have declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as a public holiday to commemorate the Islamic New Year, marking the commencement of the Hijrah 1448 AH

Tamale: The first flight of Ghanaian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia has returned home safely on Friday. The flight, carrying 423 pilgrims, landed at the Tamale International Airport at 10:11 pm.

Accra: Hajia Adama Musah, the mother of former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has passed away after a short illness. The family announced

Madinah: The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has scheduled 16 flights to return Ghanaian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia between June 12 and June 24, 2026, as Hajj 2026 season

Accra: Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam, has expressed concerns over the confusion that erupted among members of the Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah (ASWAJ) community during Eid al-Adha celebrations

Accra: Over 6900 Ghanaian pilgrims who embarked on the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia are expected to start arriving in the country on June 12, 2026, sources close to

Accra: Leadership of Ahlusunnah Wal Jama’a Ghana (ASWAJ) has formally apologised to former vice president Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for the chaotic scenes that nearly disrupted Eid prayers on Wednesday. In

Ouagadougou: Burkinabée authorities have arrested influential Sunni imam and preacher, Dr Mohamad Ishaq Kindo on Tuesday, the revered Muslim day of Arafat. The arrest comes exactly two days after denouncing

Accra: Sheikh Hajj Umar Ibrahim, the national Imam of the Ahlussunnah wal Jama’a Ghana (ASWAJ), a dominant sectarian group, has boycotted Eid prayers after failing to prevent his deputy from

Accra: The issue of mishandling the Quran in state institutions was brought to the fore during the Public Accountability Committee (PAC) sitting held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Safiya Salifu,