Muslims across Ghana will commence this year’s Ramadan fasting on March 1, following the first sighting of the moon on February 28. This announcement comes from a communique issued at the 31st Annual National Ramadan Conference held in Accra and signed by Deputy National Secretary, Alhaji Baba N. Dawud.
Key Points from the Conference:
- Date for Ramadan Fasting:
- The first day of Ramadan is set for March 1.
- If the moon is not sighted on February 28, March 1 will be the 30th day of Sha’ban, and Ramadan will begin on March 2.
- New Holiday Addition:
- The conference praised the government for adding an additional day to the Muslim statutory holiday of Eidul-Fitr. This gesture is seen as a sign of goodwill and mutual respect for the Muslim community.
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- National Muslim Manifesto (NMM):
- The conference called for the implementation of the NMM, focusing on various themes, including the recruitment and remuneration of Arabic tutors within the Ghana Education Service (GES).
- Inheritance Law Reform:
- Delegates urged the government to align the Interstate Succession Law (PNDC Law 111) with Islamic tenets, addressing concerns about its current form being at odds with Islamic requirements and detrimental to the human rights of Muslims.
- Anti LGBTQI+ Bill:
- The conference reiterated its call for the government to sign the anti LGBTQI+ bill into law, highlighting the need to preserve religious and cultural values for future generations.
- Hajj Fare Reduction:
- The government was commended for reducing Hajj fares, making it more accessible for Muslims in Ghana to fulfill this important pillar of Islam.
- Religious Harmony and Cooperation:
- The statement emphasized the importance of religious harmony and cooperation in Ghana, noting that the new holiday addition will further strengthen the unity of the nation.
The conference also expressed gratitude to the Speaker of Parliament, Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, for his commitment to the passage of the anti LGBTQI+ bill into law.
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the holy month of Ramadan. 🌙
