Tag: Islamic Festivals and Celebrations
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
Read MoreAhlussunna 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 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 MoreSaudi 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
Read MoreGovernment 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
Read MoreMawlid 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
Read MoreChief 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
Read MoreEid-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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