Audio By Carbonatix
President John Mahama has urged Muslims in Ghana to embrace peace and reconciliation as they observe this year’s Ramadan.
Speaking during this year's Eid-Al-Fitr national event held at the Black Star Square in Accra on Monday, March 31, Mahama encouraged Muslims to seek peace with one another and to engage in dialogue with their perceived enemies during the holy month.
"If you quarrel with somebody in this month of Ramadan, after Sala go to the person's house and make peace with them," he said.
The president emphasised that Ramadan, a time of fasting and reflection, should not be seen as abstaining from merry-making only.
"Ramadan is more abstaining from food and drink, it is a time for deep spiritual reflection, it is a time for self-discipline, and it is a time for kindness towards others".
He added, "This period invites us to clean our hearts of bitterness while observing the principles of patience, love, and humility."
Latest Stories
-
OSP’s failure to stop Ofori-Atta is an irrecoverable mistake – Kpebu
58 seconds -
UPSA confers posthumous honorary doctorate on former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
3 minutes -
Martin Kpebu says he has not been formally charged by OSP
9 minutes -
Why not clean energy: Cost or access?
11 minutes -
Minority sounds alarm over fuel shortages crippling Ghana’s fishing communities
12 minutes -
Minority calls for urgent action to shield farmers from rising production challenges
15 minutes -
AGRA Ghana salutes Farmers as nation marks Farmers’ Day
30 minutes -
Bawumia’s favourability rises, widens lead in new Global Info analytics survey
32 minutes -
Minority accuses gov’t of neglect after GH¢5bn rice left to waste
38 minutes -
Why Tsatsu Tsikata’s legacy is Ghana’s future
42 minutes -
Farmers need support all year, not just awards’ — Prof. Boadi
51 minutes -
Spotify ranks ‘Konnected Minds’ Ghana’s No. 1 Podcast for 2025
54 minutes -
Minority caucus push for modern AI-driven agricultural and fisheries revolution
56 minutes -
Mahama reaffirms Ghana’s commitment to ending HIV/AIDS by 2030
56 minutes -
Martin Kpebu poised to defend claims against Special Prosecutor – Counsel
1 hour
