"A Month of Renewal": President Mahama and First Lady Lordina Extend Warm Ramadan Greetings to the Muslim Ummah

As the crescent moon marks the beginning of the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama have reached out to the

Muslim community in Ghana and across the globe with a message of peace, discipline, and spiritual fortification.

In a video message released this morning from the Jubilee House, the President described Ramadan as a "special time for reflection and renewal," emphasizing that the strength of the nation lies in its religious harmony and communal support.

1. A Call for Spiritual and Moral Discipline

The President's message went beyond the ritual of fasting, focusing on the character-building essence of the 30-day journey. He urged the faithful to see the month as a period to "purify hearts and strengthen imān (faith)."

"The true beauty of Ramadan lies not just in abstaining from food, but in the discipline, compassion, and generosity we show to all, especially to those less fortunate." — President John Dramani Mahama

2. Ramadan 2026: Key Themes of the Presidential Greeting

The 2026 message highlighted three core pillars that the First Family hopes will define this year's observance:

• Compassion and Charity: A reminder to look out for the vulnerable during Iftar (the evening breaking of the fast).

• National Unity: Using the holy month to mend fences and strengthen the "bonds of love and peace" across Ghana’s diverse religious landscape.

• Health and Peace: A prayer for the "Abundant Mercies" of Allah to provide good health and peace of mind to all citizens.

3. Religious Harmony in the "Reset" Era

Coming just days after the President's State of the Nation Address announcement, the Ramadan message serves as a cultural bridge. The President’s emphasis on "coming together as one community" aligns with his broader 2026 "Reset" Agenda, which seeks to foster social cohesion as the foundation for economic recovery.

4. Practical Information for the Month

As the fast begins today, Saturday, February 21, the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, is expected to lead prayers for the nation.

The Bottom Line

The First Family’s greeting reflects the deep-seated tradition of interfaith respect in Ghana. By calling for "answered prayers and accepted deeds," President Mahama reinforces the role of faith as a stabilizer for the nation’s peace.

Ramadan Mubarak to all our Muslim readers.