President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo urged Ghanaians to support the government's efforts to advance the country's development and progress.
The appeal was made today (Wednesday, June 28) as the President delivered his Eid-ul-Adha message to Muslims across the nation.
In his message, President Akufo-Addo emphasized the significance of sacrifice and service to others, and he urged all Ghanaians to work together to improve the country's future.
"Muslim faithful, fellow Ghanaians, in the spirit of Eid, I ask you to continue to support the government, your government, in delivering the needed progress and prosperity that we all seek," he stated.
"At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, I stated that we do not know how to restore human life, but we do know how to restore the economy. I abide by my statements. Inshallah, we are endeavoring to restore the economy to full health. We shall do so."
As Ghanaians celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, the call to work together to construct a better future for Ghana highlights the significance of cooperation and unity in achieving national goals and objectives.
Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most important holidays celebrated by Muslims all over the globe.
It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's (Abraham) willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God.
According to Islamic tradition, as Ibrahim prepared to offer a sacrifice, God intervened and substituted a ram.
The festival is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar, after the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Hajj, has concluded.
Muslims celebrate with joy, gratitude, and contemplation.
The festival is typically inaugurated with special prayers prior to the butchering of, among other animals, goats, sheep, and cows.