The world’s 1.5 billion Muslims began observing the holy fasting month of Ramadan on Saturday, blighted by conflict and bloodshed in countries ranging from Afghanistan to Libya. Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam during which Muslims are supposed to devote themselves to praying, giving to charity and fasting from dawn to dusk. … Read more
The Vice President, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has wished all Muslims a “joyful Ramadan” in a statement released before the start of the month-long Islamic ritual. Dr. Bawumia’s message took on a markedly compassionate tone as his statement noted the “acts of charity and meditation” that define the holy month. Below is the full details … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated the opportunity available to Ghanaians “to realize our potential as the Black Star of Africa”. In his Ramadan message to Muslims on Saturday, May 27, the president expressed belief that “the principles that Ramadan seeks to inculcate in Muslims are important for realizing this objective”. Muslims in most … Read more
Former President John Dramani Mahama has sent his well wishes to the Muslim community in Ghana as Ramadan begins. The 30-day period of fasting began on Saturday across at least 30 countries including Ghana and Saudi Arabia. Other countries are expected to start on Sunday. On his official Twitter page, Mr Mahama wished “my Muslim … Read more
The Vice President, Mahamadu Bawumia has asked Muslims across the country to rededicate themselves to universal human values of love, humility and empathy, as they mark beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. The Vice President , in his Ramadan message also asked Muslims to pray for Ghana. Ramadan is the ninth month of the … Read more
I send fraternal greetings to Muslims in Ghana and around the world on the occasion of the Ramadan fast. The month of Ramadan is that in which the Qur’an was revealed and which has been instituted for Muslims to dedicate themselves to God and to the service of humankind. It is a month of intense … Read more
President Nana Akufo-Addo has admonished Muslims in Ghana to fully embrace the values of Ramadan for the development of the nation. Mr Akufo-Addo, who made the remarks as he wished Muslims in Ghana and around the world well at the beginning of Ramadan on Saturday, May 27, highlighted that the month of Ramadan is that … Read more
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has encouraged Muslims as well as Christians to rededicate themselves to the universal human values of love, humility and empathy as Muslims across the world begin their 30-day fast today, Saturday, 27 May. In a Ramadan message, Dr Bawumia said: “I would like to extend my warmest felicitations to the … Read more
A former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hanna Tetteh, has prayed for Allah’s blessings for all Muslims in the country as they begin their 30-day fast today, Saturday 27 May. “Ramadan Mubarak to all my Moslem friends, as you begin your fast may this holy month bring you joy, peace and the blessings … Read more
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has wished all Muslims well as they begin the 30-day fasting in the Islamic month of Ramadan, from Saturday, May 27. I would like to extend my warmest felicitations to the Muslim Ummah in Ghana and around the globe on the occasion of the beginning of the holy month of … Read more
The holy Muslim month of Ramadan began Saturday with a bitter taste for residents of Libya’s capital, as a cash shortage bites, prices rise and deadly clashes returned to Tripoli. Dawn queues outside banks just to withdraw a few tens of dinars has become routine for most Libyans, whose chaos-plagued North African country faces a … Read more
Muslims across the world have begun this year’s holy month of fasting and prayers Majority of Muslims across the world have begun this year’s holy month of fasting and prayers. The religious rite began on Saturday, May 27 and it is expected to end June 24. Ghanaian Muslims joined the rest of the world to … Read more
US President Donald Trump wished Muslims ‘a joyful Ramadan,’ on Friday, urging them to use the holy month to reject violence by Islamist extremists. ‘On behalf of the American people, I would like to wish all Muslims a joyful Ramadan,’ said Trump, who is winding up a first overseas trip as president that included a … Read more
US President Donald Trump wished Muslims “a joyful Ramadan,” on Friday, urging them to use the holy month to reject violence by Islamist extremists. “On behalf of the American people, I would like to wish all Muslims a joyful Ramadan,” said Trump, who is winding up a first overseas trip as president that included a … Read more
The spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, has revealed that the annual fast of Muslims starts Saturday May 27, contrary to some reports that the fast started today, Friday May 26. He told journalists on Friday: “As of yesterday, the moon had not been seen. …If it had appeared yesterday, then the … Read more
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu has announced that this year’s Ramadan Fasting would start on Friday May 26, if the moon is sighted on Thursday May 25. However, he said if the moon is not sighted on Thursday, Saturday May 27 will automatically be the first day of Ramadan 2017. In a … Read more
Indonesian police Wednesday used a steamroller to crush thousands of bottles of alcohol and torched a huge stash of seized drugs ahead of Ramadan in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country. Islam’s holiest month is due to begin this weekend, with observant Muslims across the world abstaining from eating, drinking, smoking and sex between sunrise … Read more
Muslims the world all over fast during the Ramadan period In Ghana and all over the world, Muslim leaders such as Imams and Islamic Scholars have begun preparing the minds of Muslims through preaching in mosques to take part in the Ramadan Fast expected to begin in the coming days. The National Chief Imam of … Read more
The Former National Youth Organiser of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Abu Ramadan has defected to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the general election. “Officially I have sent communication to the party indicating that I have withdrawn my membership with the party and I am moving with the train that will seek to … Read more
Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah is asking whether the party’s former Youth Organiser Abu Ramadan is still a member of the PNC. Responding to Mr Ramadan’s clamour for him (Mornah) to resign together with General Secretary Atik Mohammed over the Electoral Commission’s disqualification of their flag bearer Dr Edward Mahama from … Read more