President John Dramani Mahama and his predecessor, former President Akufo-Addo
The Muslim community has begun their annual dawn-to-dusk 30-day Ramadan fast across the country and globally, with several key personalities sending their goodwill messages to Muslims.
The 30-day fasting period, which began on Friday, March 1, 2025, and is expected to end on Sunday, March 30, 2025, serves as a holy month for the Muslim community, observed for spiritual growth and reflection.
Notable among the personalities who have sent their goodwill messages are President John Dramani Mahama and former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
In his message, President Mahama offered prayers to the Muslims, asking that their supplications be answered by Prophet Mohammed.
He asked that the sacred month serves as a time of reflection and personal growth, helping to unite the nation peacefully and to strengthen the bond of faith among all.
“I wish the Muslim Ummah in Ghana and across the world a happy Ramadan. May the period bring you abundance of peace, love, and blessings. May it be a sacred month for reflection, gratitude, and personal growth as we come together in unity and faith.
“I pray that all your supplications are answered and that you experience abundant blessings, health, and happiness throughout this special time. Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and fulfilling Ramadan. Ramadan Mubarak!” Mahama posted on Facebook on Monday, March 3, 2025.
On the other hand, former President Akufo-Addo, in his goodwill message, conveyed his greetings to the entire Muslim community worldwide.
Akufo-Addo shared his hope that the Ramadan period would strengthen the nation’s collective efforts in fostering good neighborliness and unity.
“I convey greetings and best wishes to the Muslim Ummah here in Ghana, across the continent and the world upon the commencement of this sacred month of fasting and prayer. It is my wish that the period of Ramadan will strengthen further, our individual and collective resolve in the pursuit of peace and good neighborliness,” the former president shared in a Facebook post on March 1, 2025.
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