Category: Ghana News
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
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
Read MoreJordan 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,
Read MoreIGP 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
Read MoreRamadan 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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