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Hundreds attend Eid prayers at Black Star Square
Dr. Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu led prayers at the Square
The Feast of Sacrifice (Eid ul-Adha) was once again celebrated in solemnity as thousands of Muslims gathered at the Black Star Square in Accra on Wednesday to praise Allah and ask for continuous guidance and protection.
National Chief Imam, Dr. Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, prayed for lasting peace and cohesion in the country and told worshippers to abide by the divine command of Prophet Mohammed (Peace be Upon Him).
President Nana Akufo-Addo and his Vice, Dr Mahammud Bawumia, and other dignitaries graced the packed ceremony, calling for more support as the government continued to deliver on its promises.
The President, expressing confidence in his administration, indicated that the economy was getting back on track in spite of challenges. He told the gathering to be faithful to the teachings of Allah and remain good citizens.
Other goodwill messages poured in for the celebrants who continued the feast at their respective locations. The increasing cost of merchandise and livestock, however, did not deter the faithful from making sacrifices and sharing the little they could afford with neighbours.
Eid Al-Adha marks Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael) as he was tested by Allah who subsequently provided the sacrificial ram. Here are excerpts of the activities at the Square.
By Lizzy Okai
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana Tourism Authority is leading Ghana’s participation at ITB Berlin, which opened in Berlin with a vibrant national pavilion highlighting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, tourism destinations and investment opportunities.
March 5 has been designated as Ghana Day, a special platform to promote Ghana’s languages, cuisine, Kente, festivals and business prospects to the global tourism community. The stand has already drawn strong interest with traditional arts and crafts displays, immersive multimedia presentations and popular Ghanaian snacks.
Seven private-sector players are exhibiting alongside government officials as part of efforts to deepen trade partnerships, expand market access, and attract investment across the hospitality, heritage tourism, ecotourism, and creative arts sectors.
Ahead of the official opening, the Ghana delegation also engaged young Ghanaian investors in Germany in collaboration with V Afrika-Verein and the Ghana Embassy, strengthening diaspora investment linkages and highlighting opportunities within the tourism value chain.
Ghana’s coordinated presence at ITB Berlin 2026 reinforces its strategy to position the country as the Gateway to Africa and a competitive destination for leisure travel and global investment.
