The 2021 holy month of Ramadan started on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, after the new moon of Ramadan was sighted in Volta and Eastern Region.
As usual support for the Muslim communities, Hon. Benjamin Ayiku Narteh the Member of parliament for the Ledzokuku Constituency makes a presentation to support the Muslim communities in Ledzokuku to boost their strength in their ongoing annual Ramadan fasting.
The donation is expected to be distributed to all the Muslim communities within the constituency to support them in their ongoing annual Ramadan fasting.
In 30 days, all participants in the fast will stay away from food and water for 12 hours each day as an act of humility before Allah.
The donation includes; 100 bags of rice,30 boxes of sunny cooking and frying oil, 20 bags of sugar,10 cartons of milk among others.
Presenting the items at a short ceremony organized today Thursday April 15 2021 at Teshie Anumantu Maxxon, the MP thanked the Muslims for remaining steadfast and faithful to Allah.
He asked the Muslims to pray for unity, love, peace since there can be no development without them.
He further appeals to the Muslim communities to educate their children not to indulge in violent activities but in community development activities.
He also prayed for Allah to guide them against challenges they may face during their fasting.
Receiving the items, on behalf of the Muslims who were present at the ceremony at Teshie Anumantu Maxxon, the Teshie Chief Imam Alhaji Ibrahim Yusuf Amartei thanked the MP and his executives for the kind gesture.
He posited that the gesture will go a long way to support them and that they will always remember him in their prayers for the good work he is doing in the constituency.
He prayed for Allah to assist the MP to accomplish all his programs, policies, and projects for the constituency.
