The Sempe Muslim Akwashongtse, Nii Adotey Odaawulu I has sent his best wishes to Muslims as they celebrate Eid al-Adha on Tuesday.
Eid al-Adha literally means ‘festival of the sacrifice’ in Arabic, and it marks end of the yearly Hajj pilgrimage.
He called for Allah’s divine blessings and prayed that Allah will accept this year’s sacrifices as an act of Ibadah”.
He further prayed for good health, progress, peace and prosperity for Muslims around the globe.
He expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Sempe Stool and Nii Adote Otintor II Sempe Mantse for the support he continue to give all Muslims on his land.
He also commended the Muslim Communities for the friendly relations between them as well as the solidarity and support for each other.
Covid-19 restrictions he said are still in force and therefore calls for the need for all to strictly adhere to the safety protocols at all prayer grounds across the nation.
He advised all Muslims to take the education of their children very seriously since that is the only way to greater heights.
” We Muslims deserve to have Engineers, Medical Practitioners, Scientists, Lawyers, Accountants among others and these can be achieved through higher education “ he stated.
Meanwhile, the Government of has declared Tuesday July 20, 2021 a public holiday in respect of the celebration.
Source: Muhammed Faisal Mustapha