Former President Jerry John Rawlings and his wife Nana konadu Agyemang Rawlings has urged all Muslims on the occasion of the Eid ul Adha festivities to commit themselves to “exorcising negative tendencies” that do not benefit society.
In a message to extend his felicitations to all Muslims,Mr Rawlings said:”Eid ul Adha celebrates Ibrahim’s will to submit to God through the ultimate sacrifice – his son. It is a period for us to reflect on how much we are willing to commit to what is good, holy and noble.”
Eid ul Adha
Eid ul-Adha is an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) to follow Allah’s (God’s) command to sacrifice his son.
Muslims around the world observe this event. In Ghana, it is a public holiday.
Below is the full statement
EID MUBARAK TO OUR MUSLIM BROTHERS AND SISTERS
On the occasion of Eid ul Adha, Nana and I join Muslims to mark the festival of sacrifice.
Eid ul Adha celebrates Ibrahim’s will to submit to God through the ultimate sacrifice – his son. It is a period for us to reflect on how much we are willing to commit to what is good, holy and noble.
Our prayers and sacrifices to Allah as we mark the day should be full of a common desire to see to the good of our families, communities and especially the deprived. Let us remember to pray for peace, love and progress in our country and commit ourselves to exorcising negative tendencies that do not benefit us or our society.
Eid Mubarak! Happy Eid to all!
