The Ghanaian Minaret

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,

Gombe – Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, a renowned Nigerian cleric cum politician, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary race in Gombe State, citing alleged violations

Makkah: Alhaji Shehu Yahaya Jalam, a Nigerian government official, has died during the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. He was the Permanent Secretary for Special Services in the Office

Accra: The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana has indicated that the last batch of Ghanaian Hajj pilgrims will depart the country on May 19, 2026. This was due to the

Accra: Ghana’s Hajj medical team has been granted a full operational license to run two medical clinics during the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. The medical team, led by medical director Dr.

Accra: The government has declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as a public holiday for the celebration of Eid ul-Adha. The Ministry of the Interior urged the public to observe the