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| General Secretary of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia joining in the prayers |
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| Regional Chief Imam, Alhaji Yusif Adams |
The NAFAC ground was the venue for
this year’s Eid-ul-Adha festival in the Upper East Regional capital,
Bolgatanga.
Correspondent Isaac Asare reports that hundreds of orthodox Muslims
converged on the ground to observe the day which is in memory of Prophet
Ibrahim and his act of submission to sacrifice his son in surrender to the
will of God.
The day which also marks the end of the Hajj to Mecca began with a
prayer to offer thanks to Allah for renewing their faith in Him.
In a sermon, the Regional Chief Imam,
Alhaji Yusif Adam, advised Muslims to renew their faith in Allah and show love
and compassion at all times.
He entreated the entire Muslim community to be law
abiding and pray for the success of the nation.
The Deputy Upper East Regional Minister, Daniel Syme, implored Muslims
to be at peace with each other and make sacrifices for mankind towards the
progress and development of their communities and the nation at large.
He used
the occasion to request for prayers for those that recently died in Mecca while
performing the Hajj rights.
Present to grace the occasion was the General
Secretary of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia. Mr Asiedu Nketia said his presence
at the event was indicative of his belief and respect for every religion in the
country.
He said Eid-ul-Adha signifies the importance of sacrifice, stressing
that those who have in abundance should demonstrate their willingness to
benefit the less privileged.
The General Secretary also seized the opportunity
to congratulate all Muslims and urged them to work towards the maintenance
of peace as the nation gears up for the next general elections.
Other Muslim
sects in the region including the Tijania's observed the day at separate venues.
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