News archive for annual islamic festivals and celebrations such as eid ul Adha, Eid ul fitr and Maulid in Ghana.

Dr Kulusey apologises for moon sighting remarks on Eid day

Kumasi: Dr Tawfiq Abdul Rahman Kulusey of the Nurul Ameen Masjid in Kumasi has retracted and apologised to all members of the Ahlussunna wal Jama’a fraternity for “harsh” statements regarding

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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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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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Saudi Arabia sets Sunday for 2025 Eid ul Fitr

Makkah: The Supreme Court’s crescent committee of Saudi Arabia has affirmed the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon, marking an end to the 2025 Ramadan fast that lasted for 29

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Government announces first two-day Eid holiday for Muslims

Accra: The government has, through its ministry of the interior, declared Monday, March 31, 2025, as a public holiday and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as an additional public holiday for

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Mawlid 2024: Nigerian government declares Monday as public holiday

Abuja, Nigeria: The Federal Government of Nigeria, through its Interior Ministry, has announced Monday, September 16, 2024, as a public holiday to celebrate and mark the birth of the Holy

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Chief Imam delegates Eid-ul-Adha Prayer duties amid ageing concerns

Accra: The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, on Sunday delegated Sheikh Muhammad Munir Dan Alfa, a long-time disciple, to lead the National Eid ul Adha prayers held at

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Eid-ul-Adha 2024: Monday declared public holiday

Accra: The Ghana government has, through the Ministry of Interior, declared Monday, June 17, 2024, as a public holiday to mark the Eid-ul-Adha Muslim festival. The declaration was made in

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