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Eid al-Fitr: Nana Addo's message to all Muslims

Kojo Emmanuel

May 24, 2020 11:23 AM

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has wished all Muslims in Ghana a blissful and peaceful Eid-al-Fitr celebration.

Nana Addo with Chief Imam

Muslims worldwide observed a 30 day fast which began on Saturday 25th April and ended on the dawn of Sunday, May 24th.

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He said the impact of the Coronavirus crisis on this year's festival acknowledged the sacrifices made by Muslims in this period by forfeiting their usual congregating at the mosque with respect for the ban on public gathering.

Nana Addo with Chief Imam Pulse Ghana

"I am very hopeful that, next year, Muslims in the country will congregate as they have done over the years, and celebrate Eid ul-Fitr fully and without any restriction. We will go back, in joy, to Black Star Square," he said in a Twitter post.