Embrace peace, reconciliation …Pres Mahama tells Muslims

 The President, John Dramani Mahama, joined Muslims all over the country to cele­brate Eid- ul-Fitr at the Black Star Square on Monday to climax the 30-day period of fasting.

Led by the National Chief Imam, Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubu­tu, intercessory prayers were offered with hundreds of wor­shippers in attendance.

Addressing the congregation, President Mahama reflected on the values of Ramadan and urged Ghanaians to embrace peace, reconciliation and gen­erosity.

“Ramadan teaches us sacri­fice, discipline and compassion – values we need to build a prosperous nation,” he said.

President Mahama acknowl­edged the contributions of Muslim communities to the country’s development, partic­ularly in education, health care and entrepreneurship.

He renewed his call for an end to the conflict in Bawku, urging factions in the conflict to “give peace a chance.”

Synonymous with the cele­bration, families gathered and shared food and soft drinks with neigh-bours and loved ones while others stepped out gallantly in white and radi¬ant outfits for the occasion.

Here are scenes from the celebration from the Black Star Square and oth­er places.

 By Linda Abrefi Wadie