Latest Ghana news highlights on Islam and the Ghanaian Muslim community

Ahlussunna 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

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President 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

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Dr 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

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Ghana’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,

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Official: 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

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Ho 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

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President 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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Jordan Ayew reaches out to Liberian Muslim orphans

Accra: Jordan Ayew, the captain of the Black Stars and the Leicester City forward, has, through his humanitarian foundation, donated to orphanages in Liberia catering to Muslim children. The foundation,

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IGP Yohuno courts support of Chief Imam to enforce law

Accra: The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno is calling for collaboration between the Muslim community and the Ghana Police Service to maintain peace and enforce law and

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Ramadan 2025: Ghana searches for moon on Saturday to end fasting 

Accra: Ghanaian Muslims will, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, begin the search for a crescent moon that will automatically signify the end of the Ramadan fast. The sighting of the

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