Let’s continue to live in peace, harmony… National Chief Imam urges Muslims, Christians 

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has urged Muslims and Christians in Ghana to continue living in peace and harmony.

According to him, Ghanaians were one people, regardless of the ethnic and religious differences.

Speaking to The Spectator exclusively, ahead of Friday’s Eid-Ul-Fitr celebration, the National Chief Imam said, Muslims and Christians have a common father and mother, adding that “We all proceeded from Adam and Hawa (Eve).”

“There is nothing that we can be more proud of than being the same in the sight of God,” he added.

According to Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, diversity was to help one recognise the other, and help him or her, rather than be at war or conflict.

“Our diversity should not lead to war and conflict; it should make us recognise each other, help each other and co-exist peacefully, because we all came from Allah,” he said.

He also urged Muslims to be kind to others in their celebration of Eid-Ul-Fitr.

“Allah has indicated that when we fast, we must be kind. Allah loves those who are kind, and whoever engages in virtue of kindness will be rewarded,” he said.

He expressed felicitations to Muslims in Ghana and across the world, saying the Eid is a celebration of thanksgiving, renewal, and a reflection on having gone through a period of fasting.

The Chief Imam further cautioned the youth not to overindulge in the celebration and later end up in unfortunate situations, adding that they should have fun in moderation.

On his part, the Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, said the Chief Imam will open his home to all and sundry to come, eat and celebrate.

“It’s the usual merry-making when the Chief Imam opens his home for Muslims and non-Muslims to come eat and celebrate. We want to use the occasion to invite all and sundry to come. The women are there, they will cook for everyone,” he said.

He added that “We have prayed for the nation and everyone for God to bless the life of everyone, so we would want to share the joy, and we call on Muslims not to limit their food to themselves; package some and share with those in the community.

This, he said, will fully express the country’s unity in diversity to the rest of the world.

The government declared yesterday, Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21, 2026, as statutory public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr and Shaqq Day celebrations.

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, announced that an additional public holiday will be observed on Monday, March 23, because one of the statutory holidays falls on a weekend.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme