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  • April 11 declared a holiday in honour of Eid ul-Fitr festivities

    Ministry of Interior, representing the Government of Ghana, has announced Thursday, April 11, 2024, as an official public holiday.

    This declaration, made by Interior Minister Henry Quartey, aligns with the upcoming celebration of the Eidul-Fitr and should be observed as a public holiday.

    “The general public is hereby informed that Thursday, 11th April, 2024, which marks Eidul-Fitr, is a statutory public holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country,” the statement said.

    Eidul-Fitr is the earlier of two official holidays celebrated by Muslims globally.

    The event marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan by Muslims.

    11th April declared a holiday
  • National Chief Imam’s wife, Hajia Rahmatu, dies

    National Chief Imam’s wife, Hajia Rahmatu, dies

    Hajia Rahmatu Tahwee Sheikh Sharubutu, the wife of the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has passed away.

    Her death occurred on Wednesday, March 27, although the cause has not been disclosed.

    Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia extended his condolences to the Chief Imam and the entire Muslim community in Ghana through a Facebook post. He also offered prayers for her eternal rest.

    “I have learnt, with sadness, the passing of our dear grandmother and beloved wife of the National Chief Imam, Hajia Rahmatu Tahwee Sheikh Sharubutu.”

    “Hajia Samira Bawumia and I extend our condolences to His Eminence, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, and the entire family.”

    “May the Almighty Allah welcome our dear grandmother and grant her Jannatul Firdaus.”

  • Chief Imam turns 104: Akufo-Addo joins him to commemorate this day

    Chief Imam turns 104: Akufo-Addo joins him to commemorate this day

    President Nana Akufo-Addo and his wife, Rebecca, visited the National Chief Imam Sheikh Dr Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu on Sunday, April 23, 2023, as he mark his 104th birthday.

    The president took to Facebook to share stunning photos of his visit to the residence of the National Chief Imam at Fadama, a predominantly Muslim community in Accra.

    By every measure, it is blessed and privileged, Nana Akufo- Addo said

    Rebecca shakes Chief Imam hand

    The president also commended the National Chief Imam for his guidance of the Muslim flock in Ghana, stating it “has been truly exemplary.

    “Our country may well be the envy of the rest of the world when it comes to the question of religious tolerance and peaceful co-existence. His leadership and contribution to this state of affairs have been outstanding ” the President said.

    Akufo-Addo joins Chief Imam to mark 104 years.

    The revered Islamic cleric is the founder of the Dr. Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu Education Trust Fund (The SONSETFund) and the Islamic Peace and Security Council of Ghana (IPASEC).