Muslims mark Eid

Accra, Oct. 13, GNA - Muslims throughout the country on Saturday celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr to mark the end of their 30-day Ramadan fast in obedience to the command of Allah.

Muslims dressed in flowing robes converged at various points where they said prayers for unity, peace, progress and prosperity of the nation.

At Ashongman, Maulvi Wahab Adam, Head and Missionary in- charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Ghana, asked Ghanaians to help fulfil the needs of the flood victims in the three northern regions. He said while meeting the needs, however, it was equally important that steps were taken to harness the flood water through dug outs and dams for future irrigation purposes.

"No doubt, the plight of our brethren is pathetic and our hearts should necessarily go out to them. It will be unfortunate if the flood water is allowed to go waste," he said in his sermon. Maulvi Adam said as one the five pillars of Islam, fasting had the primary objective of instilling in Muslims discipline, self-control, tolerance and, above all, the spirit of repentance, forgiveness and goodwill towards all.

According to him, the lessons of Ramadan were relevant to the country's aspirations and stressed the need to acknowledge the good in others.

Maulvi Adam said acknowledging the good in others was not only fair

and noble but helps eradicated fanaticism and bigotry from society. It also promoted tolerance, mutual understanding and respect as well as cooperation, which were essential for the progress and development of any country, he added.