General News of Friday, 20 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Chief Imam, Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has stressed that the spiritual gains made during Ramadan must translate into meaningful behavioural change for the benefit of society. In a message on March 19, 2026, he cautioned that fasting holds little value if it does not lead to a transformation in character. “The quantity of spiritual cleansing acquired in the Holy Month of Ramadan is meaningless unless it has the capacity to guarantee the quality of attitudinal transformation in the interest of society,” he stated. Chief Imam declares start of Ramadan 2021 after crescent sighted in Volta RegionHe urged Muslims to carry forward the virtues of patience, humility, and self-restraint cultivated during Ramadan into their lives beyond the fasting period. The Chief Imam also called on all Ghanaians, irrespective of religious backgrounds, to embrace patriotism, humanitarianism, and a shared sense of responsibility in building a peaceful and cohesive nation.

Source: GhanaWeb March 20, 2026 15:49 UTC