Muslims begin Ramadan fast across Ghana and worldwide

Muslims in Ghana and around the world have begun the holy month of Ramadan, a sacred period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and charity in the Islamic calendar.

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, requires adult Muslims to abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn to sunset.

The fast is broken each evening with a meal known as iftar, while the pre-dawn meal is called suhoor. Beyond physical fasting, the month emphasizes spiritual discipline, increased worship, acts of kindness, and support for the less privileged.

Mosques across the country have begun special nightly prayers known as Taraweeh, with many faithful dedicating more time to reading the Qur’an and engaging in charitable activities.

Islamic leaders have encouraged Muslims to use the month as an opportunity to strengthen their faith, promote peace, and foster unity within communities.

Ramadan is also a time of heightened generosity, with individuals and organizations distributing food and essential items to vulnerable groups. The month will conclude with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the fast.

Authorities have urged peaceful observance and mutual respect among all religious groups as the Muslim community embarks on this significant spiritual journey.