Ghana joins global community to mark Eid-ul Fitr

Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-ul Fitr today.

Eid al-Fitr is the religious holiday which marks the end of Ramadan and a month of fasting for Muslims.

It marks the end of 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan.

Eid Mubarak is a greeting and phrase used by Muslims during Eid and means ‘blessed Eid’.

Eid al-Fitr is held at the start of the following month, which is called Shawwall and translates to mean the “festival of breaking the fast”.

In Muslim community in Ghana, it is common for the streets to be decorated to commemorate the end of the holy month.

Children are dressed in new clothes and offered gifts and money to celebrate the occasion.

Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam – known as Sawm.

The five pillars are the five obligations every Muslim must satisfy in order to live a good and responsible life according to Islam.

The day will begin with Muslim prayers across the country followed by merry making.

GBCONLINE wishes the Muslim community a Happy Eid UI-Mubarak.

Compiled by GBC’s Ruth Abla Adjorlolo.


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Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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