DCE appeals to Muslims to use Ramadan to end Bawku conflict Sep 24, 2009
Regional News of Wednesday, 23 September 2009. Regional News of Wednesday, 23 September 2009. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Rawlings congratulates Muslims for successful Ramadan Sep 22, 2009
Accra, Sept. 22, GNA- Former President Jerry John Rawlings has congratulated the Muslim community for the successful conclusion of their Ramadan fasting period culminating in the Eid ul Fitr celebration on Monday, September 21 ... He said: "We live in a world full of secular activities and sin then such periods ensures that we cleanse ourselves of all negativity and rejuvenate our spirituality. "As we celebrate Eid ul Fitr ... "Eid ul Fitr is a period of joy so let us all celebrate but ensure... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Pakistan celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr with religious fervour Sep 22, 2009
Pakistani authorities said that they have further beefed up security across the country to avert any unpleasant incident on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr festival. Special Report. (Xinhuanet, China)
GJA Salutes Dr. Nkrumah Sep 22, 2009
"We also wish to take this opportunity to wish all Muslims in Ghana a Happy Eid ul-Fitr". 21 Sept 09. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Obama message marks the end of Ramadan Sep 20, 2009
The president commemorated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of the Ramadan, pledging that the U.S. would work to help facilitate charitable donations by Muslims. "As Muslims in the United States and around the world complete the month of Ramadan and celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, Michelle and I would like to extend our personal greetings on this joyous occasion," Obama said in a statement. (TheHill.com)
WHO WE ARE: ASHRAF ABDELMUHSEN Sep 19, 2009
The end of Ramadan is marked by the feast of Eid ul Fitr, a time of feasting and celebration. As the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, the dates of Ramadan are not fixed, and its observance usually begins about 10 days earlier each consecutive year. (L Observateur, LA)
MTN donates to Salafest Sep 19, 2009
Accra, Sept 18, GNA - MTN Ghana has provided a sponsorship package for this year's Eid Ul Fitr celebrations dubbed Salafest. The package comprises GHC50, 000 cash, GHC500 worth of talk time, assorted MTN souvenirs, a full page press advert in the Daily Graphic for the Salafest and GHC500 each of sponsorship for Sala Street jams and cultural display at Nima, Kasoa and Kumasi. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Local Muslims celebrate Ramadan Aug 31, 2009
This year Muslims will observe the holy month until Sept. 19, when they will break their fasting and celebrate the holiday of Eid ul-Fitr. It is our biggest holiday, Hudson Alderman Abdus Miah, D-2nd Ward, said. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Ramadan - Period of Piety and Righteousness Aug 19, 2009
Ramadan ends with a three-day festival known as "Eid" or "Eid ul-Fitr," which literally means "the feast of the breaking/to break the fast." The holiday marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting and is a culmination of the month-long struggle towards a higher spiritual state. According to Sheikh Yusuf Estes the Month of Ramadan has long ago been established as the month of fasting for Muslims. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
U.S. Holidays and Observations in S... Aug 16, 2009
U.S. holidays and observances in September 2009 include Labor Day, the Jewish high holidays, the Muslim celebration Eid ul-Fitr, and the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks ... Eid ul-Fitr, which falls ion September 20, 2009, is a day of forgiveness, unity, and celebration of piety. (Suite101.com)
Bloomberg Protests Muslim Holidays for Schools Jul 2, 2009
The holidays are Eid Ul-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, and Eid Ul-Adha, which celebrates the willingness of Ibrahim -- known as Abraham to Christians and Jews -- to sacrifice his son. It is the most important Islamic holiday. (Newsmax)
New York Schools; Holidays for Muslims Jun 19, 2009
Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the news that the Education Committee of the New York City Council has approved two new Muslim holidays, Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul-Adha, to be added to the school calendar. On January 14, I testified before this very same committee requesting equal rights for Catholics: Jewish and Islamic religious symbols are displayed in the schools every December, but Christian symbols are banned. (Newsmax)
END OF SERVICE BENEFITS Mar 13, 2009
New Year, 6th March, Good Friday r Monday, May day, Eid ul Fitr l Adha, Republic day, Farmers Day, Christmas Day. Parliamentarian: - No sir. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
