In Eid-al-fitr message, Rawlingses urge Muslims to pray for Ghana

Portia Arthur

June 25, 2017 1:08 PM

The former first couple, who governed Ghana for 19 years, also thanked Muslims for "dutifully" committing to the holy month of Ramadan.

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The Rawlingses have urged Muslims to continue to pray for Ghana in statement congratulating them for a successful of fasting.

The statement, issued in Accra Sunday said: “The prayer, sacrifice and purification that you endure throughout the month of Ramadan has a cleansing effect on whole communities and offers a renewed lease as we confront life’s many challenges.

“We thank the Chief Imam, Sheik Nuhu Sharabutu, leaders of the various Muslim groups and the entire Muslim community for dutifully committing to the Ramadan fast.

“We pray that as you break the fast you continue to seek Allah’s guidance and blessings not only for our families, friends and communities but for the good of Ghana so we can forge ahead as a people in peace and tranquillity."

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk.

They abstain from food, food and sex during the 29-30-day preriod.

Portia Arthur