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Meet the three University of Ghana valedictorians who made Muslims proud
It was a crowning moment for three hard-working Muslim students who were honoured to deliver the valedictory speeches at the graduation ceremonies of the University of Ghana, Legon, for the
Read MoreMaiden Accra Ramadan Souq opens Saturday
Accra: Preparations for the holy month of Ramadan begin in earnest as Muslim shoppers are expected to converge at the maiden edition of Accra Ramadan Souq (ARS). The ARS event
Read MoreSaudi Arabia introduces new currency symbol
Riyadh: The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, approved today, February 20, 2025, the Saudi riyal symbol; a historic move that will reinforce the
Read MoreGCB staff call on national chief Imam
Accra: A high-level delegation of GCB Bank PLC officials has paid a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam, Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, at his Fadama residence in Accra. The aim
Read MoreGay Imam murder: Muslim scholars warn against spreading false information
Cape Town: The United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA) urged South Africans to act responsibly and refrain from spreading unverified information relating to the murder of Muhsin Hendricks, a
Read MoreNational Chief Imam commissions GMSA National Office
Accra: Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam of Ghana, has officially commissioned a new office to serve as the Ghana Muslim Students Association (GMSA) national secretariat. The secretariat
Read MoreGhana to begin Ramadan crescent search on February 28
Accra: Muslims in Ghana will embark on a nationwide search for a crescent moon on Friday, February 28 to begin the Ramadan fast on Saturday, March 1, 2024. If not
Read MoreSaudi authorities suspend mandatory Neisseria meningitis vaccination for Umrah pilgrims
Jeddah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has until further notice suspended the mandatory requirement for all Umrah pilgrims to go for a Neisseria meningitis vaccination. The General Authority of Civil
Read MoreThree Muslim MPs among first batch of deputy minister nominees
Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has nominated three Members of Parliament (MPs) belonging to the Muslim caucus of parliament to become deputy ministers. They include Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini, MP for
Read MoreGhana’s interim Hajj body announces GH¢62,000 hajj fare
Accra: The Ghana Hajj Taskforce has announced a new Hajj fare of GH¢62,000, an equivalent of $4,130 at an exchange rate of 15 Cedis to a dollar. This represented a
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