Ghana’s National Chief Imam, Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has urged Muslims to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with modesty and respect for the law, calling for reflection and national unity after the holy month of Ramadan.
In a message marking the end of the fasting period, Sharubutu said the occasion should go beyond celebration and translate into lasting moral discipline.
He cautioned that festivities must remain “within the bounds of decency, modesty, and legality,” stressing that the spiritual benefits of Ramadan should be reflected in everyday conduct.
“The quantity of spiritual cleansing acquired in the Holy Month of Ramadan is meaningless unless it has the capacity to guarantee the quality of attitudinal transformation in the interest of society,” he said.
The Chief Imam also called on Ghanaians of all faiths to embrace patriotism, humanitarianism and collective responsibility, highlighting the need for unity in a diverse and secular state.
He offered prayers for global peace and stability, including in the Middle East and across Africa, and for continued prosperity in Ghana.
Eid al-Fitr is one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar, marked by prayers, charity and communal celebrations following a month of fasting.
