The Ghanaian Minaret

Abuja: Several state governments across Nigeria have declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as a public holiday to commemorate the Islamic New Year, marking the commencement of the Hijrah 1448 AH

Accra: The government has declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as a public holiday for the celebration of Eid ul-Adha. The Ministry of the Interior urged the public to observe the

Accra: Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam, has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the day of Eid-ul-Fitr and will hold Eid prayers at the Black Stars Square

Accra: Ghana’s government, through the Ministry for the Interior, has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, and Saturday, March 21, 2026, as statutory public holidays to mark Eid-Ul-Fitr and Shaqq days.

Kumasi: Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, the Minister for Interior, has urged Muslims to make Maulid celebrations a rallying point for championing the socio-economic development agenda. Aside from the spiritual significance of

Accra: The 16th Emir of Kano and Khalifa of the Tijaniyya Sufi Order in Nigeria, Dr Muhammad Sanusi II, has made an official visit to Ghana, the first since his

Accra: Hundreds of Muslims have joined the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, to hold vigil and commemorate the birth of the Holy Prophet. The annual Maulid, which started

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has officially informed the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, of his inability to attend the Mawlid – birthday celebration of the holy prophet,

Accra: Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam of Ghana, will celebrate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammed on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The Mawlid Nabi will be

Accra: Hundreds of Muslim youth, mostly belonging to the Tijjaniya sect, have embarked on a 7-kilometre health walk to commemorate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammed. The seventh edition