By Edmund Mingle
Monday, 16 March 2009
President John Evans Atta Mills on Friday joined Muslims at the National Chief Imam’s residence in Accra, to celebrate the birth of Prophet Mohammed, which is being observed throughout this month by the Islamic community across the world.
The event, known as "Muahiale," is used to thank God for creating Prophet Mohammed and inspiring him to produce the Quran some 1,400 years ago, which has become the guide to Muslims.
Addressing the gathering President Mills acknowledged the significance of the event and said he chose to join them for the celebration because "we are all children of Allah."
He wished the Muslim community in Ghana well as they mark the birthday of the Holy Prophet, and urged them to let the day remind them of the need to seek the intervention of Allah at all times.
He also encouraged Muslims to continue to pray for God’s abundant blessing for the country, and the wisdom to do what was right.
President Mills presented 30 cartons of soft drinks and GHc2,000 to the Chief Imam as the governemnt’s support for the feast.
Sheikh Sharabutu, speaking through his spokesman, thanked the President for the honour and assured him of their support.
He was confident that with prayers and the blessings of Allah, the country would progress.
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