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Accra: The Ghana Muslim Students Association (GMSA) has welcomed education minister’s call for schools to allow students to freely practice their religions without restrictions.

The minister, Haruna Iddrisu made the statement while addressing the Ambariyya Muslim sect during the 2025 Eid ul-Fitr prayers in Tamale on Monday, March 31.

He statement was in relation to reports of Saint Roses Senior High School in Akwatia depriving Muslim students the opportunity to leave school to enjoy Eid holidays at home.

Speaking to Citi News, the President of the National Ghana Muslim Students Association, Tamimu Mohammed Amin, highlighted concerns over the restrictions faced by Muslim students, particularly in missionary schools across the country.

“With regard to the statement by the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, this has been a call we’ve been wanting to make, as some of our students are not being allowed to practice their religion.

“And in most cases, we have our missionary schools where Muslims are not allowed to practice their religion, and it has been very tough for us,” he added.

He stressed that schools should not impose policies that hinder students from observing their faith.

“We have had a lot of complaints of denial of fasting and congregational prayers, which we understand that the school has its own principles,” he said.

He further called on all educational institutions to acknowledge and respect religious freedoms, ensuring that no student is subjected to discrimination based on their beliefs.

“But we have to respect the religious background of every individual we have in this country. So that we can, in unity, develop the country,” he stated.