Ghanaian Muslims on Thursday, April 20, ended the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm) with the sighting of the moon at Kenyase-Troba in the Kwabre east district of the Ashanti Region.
This means that there will be no observation of the fast today, April 21.
In a press statement, the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu announced that the Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed on Saturday, April 22.
“That authenticated information has come from the Ashanti Region, with respect to the sighting of the moon, specifically at Kenyase-Troba in the Kwabre east district. According to the information, those who made efforts on the outskirt of the town, eight of them were able to sight the new moon of Shawwal with their naked eyes.
Muslims believe the Holy Quran was revealed during Ramadan and throughout the month, they fast and engage in other rituals to get closer to Allah (God).
Eid-ul-Fitr is an important religious holiday marked by Muslims worldwide as a sign Ramadan has officially come to an end, after 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting.
Meanwhile, Government has declared Monday, April 24, 2023, as a public holiday, as Muslims celebrate the annual Eid-ul-Fitr.