All the latest news stories and feature articles about fasting in the muslim month of Ramadan.

Shawwal crescent sighted, Ramadan fast ends in Ghana

Accra: The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, has officially announced the sighting of the Shawwal and the ending of the Ramadan fast in Ghana. At a press briefing,

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Bawumia preaches peace ahead of 2024 general election

Accra: Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President of Ghana, has enjoined Ghanaians to uphold acts that promote diversity and preserve unity as the campaign season for the December elections approaches.

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Chief Imam officially announces start of Ramadan fast on Tuesday

Accra: The National Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, has officially announced the start of the 2024 Ramadan fast in Ghana. This is based on confirmed sightings of

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Muslims in Ghana divided over Ramadan start

Accra: Unison has eluded Ghanaian Muslims over the start of the Ramadan fast, as different dates have been set for the start of the fast. While many commenced the fasting

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Saudi Arabia issues mosque directives and instructions for Ramadan 2024

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through its Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call, and Guidance, has issued a set of instructions and directives as it prepares mosques for the blessed

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ASWAJ Hilal committee takes delivery of telescopes for Ramadan moon search

Accra: Peace Media Dawah, a not-for-profit charity organisation, has supported the Hilal Committee of Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaa (ASWAJ) Ghana with three telescopes. The gesture is aimed at supporting the committee

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Claims of fasting being harmful to students unfounded- IMAG

Accra – The Islamic Medical Association of Ghana (IMAGH) says any claim of fasting being harmful to students’ health is a “distorted assertion” that is unfounded as it lacked any

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Wesley Girls PTA endorses no fasting policy

Accra – The Parent and Teachers Association (PTA) of Wesley Girls Senior High School (SHS) says it is satisfied with the school’s no-fasting policy. The policy, the association said was

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Methodist Church Defies GES Fasting Directive

Accra – The Methodist Church of Ghana has taken “strong exception” to the directive of the Ghana Education Service (GES), which allows Muslim students to fast during Ramadhan. According to

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GES overrides Wesley Girls fasting directive

Accra – The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed all Senior High Schools (SHS) to allow students to fast on religious grounds provided parents or guardians had agreed to be

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