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Sacramento, US: California has formally recognised Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays, creating new provisions for Muslim students, public employees and schools to observe the two major Islamic

Accra: Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has described the changing political fortunes of himself and President John Dramani Mahama as evidence that political power is temporary and ultimately determined

Accra: Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, has warned mosque caretakers against sheltering migrant beggars, saying persons found accommodating them could be arrested. He said the directive was

Accra: The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, will on Saturday, September 5, host Muslims across Ghana for the annual National Maulid celebration to commemorate the birth of Prophet

Accra: A bus carrying Ghanaian Muslims travelling to Senegal has come under fire in Mali from unknown assailants suspected to be armed robbers on Friday. The victims mostly from Accra

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