Editorial
Muslims worldwide begin Eid celebration
Muslims worldwide began the Eid celebration in earnest yesterday with prayers in order to commemorate the end of Ramadan (fasting), a holy month in Islam.
Eid al-Fitr 2026 is celebrated upon the sighting of the new moon, marking the end of Ramadan, typically lasting three days.
It is a joyful end to the month of fasting which is marked by important customs like morning prayers (Salat), charitable giving (Zakat al-Fitr), dressing in new clothes, visiting loved ones, and consuming special meals.
As is customary, there is a lot of food to share with family, friends, and loved ones who are not even Muslims, along with excitement and joy.
NOTICE
Celebrate Eid in moderation, don’t engage in reckless driving, motorbike riding. Muslims should consider the spiritual meaning in order to maintain a calm holiday season rather than participating in excessive partying, which could endanger lives.
While some Muslims celebrate Eid with moderation, others, particularly the youth, often drive or ride recklessly while making noise, disregarding other people’s lives and property despite the risks.
During Eid celebrations, some even participate in careless bike stunts and excessive speeding, which have previously resulted in fatalities and injuries.
The celebration itself is about peace, unity, joy, and togetherness, so instead of engaging in reckless lifestyles which pose danger to others, why don’t you rather support the vulnerable in their communities?
WRITE TO THE EDITOR
The Spectator is calling on the police to uphold the law by apprehending those who ride and drive recklessly, in order to guarantee a calm celebration and everyone’s safety.
Eid is a time for unity and thankfulness rather than engaging in criminal activity. As a result, we strongly advise drivers to wear helmets and follow all traffic laws.
We also urge the public to ensure a safe, joyful, and accident-free holiday, as celebrations should be marked by compassion rather than loss.
The Spectator wishes our Muslim brothers and sisters a happy and prosperous Eid.
Dear Editor,
It is often said that a healthy nation is a wealthy nation. However, this saying becomes worrying when the health of citizens is threatened by the conditions under which the food they consume daily is sold.
In Ghana, the conditions under which food is sold is quite disturbing. Over the years, I have observed that the environments where food is prepared and sold are often unhygienic.
In many cases, containers holding food such as rice and waakye are left uncovered or not properly covered, exposing them to contamination.
While many Ghanaians paid little attention in the past to the conditions under which food was sold, the narrative seems to be changing in recent years.
I recall an incident during my days in Senior High School (S.H.S.) when my friends and I went out to buy food. At one location, some of us chose not to buy because we assumed the food would be expensive due to how neat the place looked.
Unfortunately, we ended up purchasing food from a different place that was somewhat unhygienic. We overlooked the poor conditions because we believed the quantity offered was better than at the cleaner location.
However, I am certain that my friends and I would not repeat such a mistake today, as we now understand the health implications of that decision.
While public education is important in addressing this issue, I believe it is time for regulatory and law enforcement agencies, such as the Food and Drug Authority (FDA), to crack the whip on food sellers and vendors who operate in unhygienic environments and conditions.
As citizens, we must also be mindful of where we buy our food to protect ourselves and our families from diseases and illnesses. We should choose ‘quality’ over ‘quantity’ and prioritize our health.
From Syram
Oyarifa
Dear Editor,
I write to express concern and call for improved security measures before and after every football match.
The recent robbery attack that led to the tragic death of a player, on their return from a Match day 29 game against Samartex, is both shocking and heartbreaking.
The incident, which reportedly occurred around 10:30 p.m., highlights the growing risks faced by players and team officials while traveling.
Football is meant to unite and entertain, not to expose lives to danger. It is therefore imperative that authorities, the Ghana Football Association, and security agencies put in place adequate protection for teams, especially during late-night travels.
I strongly urge all stakeholders to treat this matter with urgency to prevent such unfortunate incidents from recurring.
From Eugene Ampiaw
Accra
