Sheikh Osman Nuru Sharubutu, National Chief Imam has called on Muslims to rally behind their leaders to observe the Ramadan, "Holy period of fasting", in peace and unity to promote the common good for all Muslims.

He said there was the need to avoid backbiting, enmity and hypocrisy at the time when Muslims were expecting to sight the crescent on Wednesday at sunset to commence the fast.

Thursday becomes the first day of Ramadan if the moon is sighted on Wednesday, but if it is not sighted, the fast would begin on Friday.

Speaking at a press conference organised by the National Hillal Committee (NHC) of the Ghana Muslim Mission in Accra on the Ramadan, the National Chief Imam expressed gratitude to God for peace in the country and wished all Muslims a blessed Ramadan.

Sheikh Yunusah Osman Mohammed, Acting Chairman for NHC said Muslims should be conscious of their duty to serve Allah according to His divine injunction, especially in establishing the Ramadan fast.

Source: GNA