Latest Ghana news highlights on Islam and the Ghanaian Muslim community

Hajj 2025: Airlifting of Hajj pilgrims in Tamale ends

Tamale: The Ghana Hajj Taskforce has successfully concluded the airlifting of Ghana’s hajj pilgrims from the northern part of the country from the Tamale airport. The departure of a seventh

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Hajj 2025: First batch of Ghanaian pilgrims arrives in Saudi Arabia

Madinah: The first batch of Hajj pilgrims who left Ghana on Saturday afternoon have successfully arrived in Madinah of Saudi Arabia at around 8 pm GMT, thus 11 pm local

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National Chief Imam calls on Togbe Afede XIV

Ho: Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam, has called on Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, at his private residence in Ho, Volta region. The

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Hajj 2025: Ghana sends team to Saudi Arabia to prepare for Ghanaian pilgrims

Accra: The Ghana Hajj Taskforce has deployed an advance team to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to finalise preparations for the upcoming pilgrimage. This is in anticipation of about 5000

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Hajj 2025: Pilgrims with medical conditions advised to consult doctors

Accra: Rukaya Siita, a member of the Ghana Hajj Medical Team, has advised persons with chronic medical conditions seeking to embark on Hajj to consult their physicians before travelling. Doing

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Hajj 2025: Ghana to start airlifting Hajj pilgrims on May 10

Accra: The Ghana Hajj Taskforce will officially commence the airlifting of Hajj pilgrims from May 10, 2025, beginning with flights from Tamale in the Northern region to Madinah in Saudi

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Chief Imam mourns passing of Pope Francis

Accra: The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, and the Muslim Community in Ghana have expressed condolences to the Catholic Church upon the death of Pope Francis, which sad

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Chief Imam marks 106th birthday in sombre mood

Accra: The Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharabutu, attained the age of 106 years on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The centenarian, however, marked the day in a prayerful

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Chief Imam expresses interest in Bawku conflict mediation

Accra: Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam, says he is ready to engage in behind-the-scenes diplomacy to enhance the quality of the mediation process to resolve the ongoing

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Ghana National Mosque acknowledges concerns over viral “wedding party” video

Accra: Management of the National Mosque of Ghana says it acknowledges the concerns raised by the Muslim community regarding a viral video of a wedding party taking place within the

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