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Eid goes virtual amid coronavirus pandemic
For the first time in the Ramadan’s history in Ghana, the huge gathering of people for congregational prayers at the Independence Square to mark the Eid ul-Fitr in Ghana was missing due to the novel coronavirus wreaking havoc globally.
This year, the celebration was marked virtually, as the president of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, together with the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia joined the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu and the leadership of the Muslim community.
The day which was observed in the studios of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) from 9am on Sunday was streamed live for all Muslims in the country.
Muslims have had to fast without the traditional congregational prayers, a difficult sacrifice they had to make in the month of Ramadan due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
The novelty was replicated across the country where Muslims observed the day from their various homes.
Muslim organisations and individuals implored technological and virtual alternatives to keep Eid traditions alive, such as virtual sermons, social media celebrations and online events.
Eid al-Fitr marked the end of the fasting month of Ramadan for Muslims across the globe. People usually celebrate by traveling, visiting family and gathering for lavish meals, and in some cases musical concerts, all of which was conspicuously missing, due to the measures put in place by the government to contain the virus.
Eid is normally celebrated after a month of fasting, spiritual renewal, forgiveness and the expression of gratitude to Allah.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Search and rescue operations are ongoing following a structural collapse at the Experimental D/A School in Accra Newtown.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed that emergency teams were deployed to the scene to assist victims who may be trapped under the debris.
In an update, the service indicated that personnel from the Ghana Police Service, the National Ambulance Service and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) are workin7g together to manage the situation and rescue affected persons.
It noted that the area has been cordoned off by the police to prevent members of the public from entering the scene and interfering with the operation.
According to the GNFS, the coordinated effort is aimed at ensuring that all trapped victims are safely rescued as quickly as possible.
The service advised residents and the general public to stay away from the area to allow emergency teams to carry out their work without obstruction.
The service added that further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The New Times Corporation (NTC), publishers of The Ghanaian Times and The Spectator, on Wednesday held a staff get-together to commemorate the Ghana Month celebration.
The event was also to strengthen teamwork and bonding. It was attended by management members and staff from various departments.
The staff were engaged in activities such as apple eating, musical chairs competition, pick and act, and other interesting games.
Speaking at the gathering, the Chairperson of the Corporation’s Interim Management Committee (IMC), Dr (Mrs) Charity Binka, emphasised the importance of unity and collaboration in achieving organisational goals. She urged the staff to put aside their differences, work together, and also create a positive working environment.
In a welcome address, the Editor of The Spectator, Mrs Georgina Naa-Maku Quaitoo, urged the staff to have fun as “we climax the Ghana Month celebration with this get-together.”
The Acting Editor of The Ghanaian Times, Mr David Adadevoh, commended the staff for coming out in their numbers to join in the celebration and called for unity to transform the fortunes of the Corporation.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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