Category: Ghana News
Latest Ghana news highlights on Islam and the Ghanaian Muslim community
UG Legon Central Mosque undergoes reconstruction
Accra: The old edifice of the Legon Central Mosque has been pulled down to make way for a befitting ultra-modern mosque complex that will accommodate the growing Muslim community of
Read MoreDr Kulusey apologises for moon sighting remarks on Eid day
Kumasi: Dr Tawfiq Abdul Rahman Kulusey of the Nurul Ameen Masjid in Kumasi has retracted and apologised to all members of the Ahlussunna wal Jama’a fraternity for “harsh” statements regarding
Read MoreGMSA welcomes government’s call for religious freedom in public schools
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
Read MoreAhlussunna wal Jama’a chided for overreliance on Saudi Arabia moon sighting
Kumasi: Sheikh Dr Tawfiq Abdul Rahman Kulusey, a Sunni Muslim scholar, has called out the leadership of the Ahlussunna wal Jama’a (ASWAJ) sect for over-relying on moon sighting in the
Read MorePresident Mahama calls for post-Ramadan reconciliation among Muslims
Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has encouraged Muslims to resolve quarrels and make peace as they celebrate Eid ul-Fitr. After going through a month-long period of Ramadan fasting, he said
Read MoreDr Mustapha Hamid advocates adding Islamic jurisprudence courses to legal education
Accra: Dr Mustapha Hamid, former information minister has advocated teaching Islamic jurisprudence as part of the country’s legal education curriculum. He noted that the teaching of Islamic jurisprudence as either
Read MoreGhana’s Ahlusunnah Wal Jama’a joins Saudi Arabia to mark Eid on Sunday
Accra: The leadership of the Muslim sect, Ahlussunna Wal-Jama’a (ASWAJ), has directed all its regional and district Imams to arrange and observe Eid ul Fitr prayers on Sunday, March 30,
Read MoreOfficial: Ghana to celebrate 2025 Eid ul-Fitr on Monday, March 31
Accra: The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, has declared Monday, March 31, 2025, as the official day to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr in Ghana. This follows the inability to
Read MoreHo Technical University management makes historic Ramadan outreach to Muslim students
Ho: The management of the Ho Technical University (HTU), led by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ben Q. Honyenuga, on Friday reached out to the university’s Muslim community. The delegation visited the
Read MorePresident Mahama hosts Muslims for iftar at Jubilee House
Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has asked Muslims to let the Ramadan be a period for reflection on their responsibilities towards their communities and nation. He said the nation was
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