Accra: President John Mahama has called on Muslims to dedicate their Eid ul Fitr prayers to seeking peace in the Middle East. He highlighted the severe impact of the ongoing conflict, which started on February 28, 2026, on innocent lives, families, and communities.
According to Ghana News Agency, President Mahama addressed a Muslim congregation at the national Eid ul Fitr prayers held at Independence Square in Accra, focusing on the theme: 'Our Earth, Our Future.' He urged the congregation to pray for comfort for bereaved families, healing for the injured, relief for those in distress, and wisdom for the leaders involved in the conflict to choose dialogue over war. Emphasizing shared humanity, he called for divine intervention to influence leaders such as Trump, Netanyahu, and Mojtaba Khamenei to end the war.
The President reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to peace, justice, and respect for international law, assuring that the country would continue advocating for peaceful conflict resolutions. He encouraged Muslims to strengthen their community bonds by supporting the less fortunate.
Sheikh Armeyaw Shuaib, Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, addressed the congregation on the theme, urging the faithful to act as stewards of the earth by preventing environmental destruction. He emphasized that actions like illegal mining and deforestation contradict Islamic teachings and highlighted the moral and spiritual responsibility to protect the environment.
In the closing prayer, the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, praised President Mahama for his commitments to the Muslim community and urged citizens to maintain peace and harmony regardless of religious differences.
The event saw attendance from significant figures, including parliamentary leaders, Supreme Court Judge Justice Tanko Amadu, and Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress. Eid ul Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, is observed with prayers, feasting, and acts of charity.