Regional News of Tuesday, 20 July 2021Source: GNASheikh Mohammed Bun Bida, Public Relations Officer (PRO), Office of the Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, has advised the Muslim community to strictly observe the COVID-19 safety protocols at this year’s celebration of the ‘Eid-ul-Adha’. “We should be mindful of how we mark the day and strive to respect the existing protocols for our safety,” he told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an interview in Kumasi. Sheikh Bun Bida said the Office of the Regional Chief Imam had given a directive to the Muslim community to strive to conduct prayers in their respective jurisdictions. The Regional Chief Imam’s Office, he said, would be delegating some Senior Imams to the major mosques to supervise the activities of the congregation for a successful ceremony. Sheikh Bun Bida advised the Muslim community to uphold the sanctity of the occasion by praying for the country’s prosperity, peace and unity.

Source: GhanaWeb July 19, 2021 18:00 UTC