Muslims Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr Today to Mark the End of Ramadan

Moslems around the world are today celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr. 

The day marks the completion of the month-long Ramadan fasting and prayer.

The day will be characterised with special prayers across the country.

Meanwhile, The Ashanti Regional Police Command says it has put in place security measures to ensure an incident-free celebration of Eild-ul Fitir by the Muslim community in the region today. 

The move is aimed at maintaining the prevailing peace and order in the Zongo communities and the region in general. 

A statement signed by the Deputy Regional Police Commander, ACP Osei Ampofo-Duku said, after a meeting with the various Zongo Chiefs in the Kumasi metropolis, all the parties have agreed to the implementation of the measures. 

He cautioned the Yuroba, Dagomba and Bruilsa chiefs as well as persons whose positions are in contention against participating in public processions or riding on horseback during the celebration. 

The statement emphasised that only the Zongo Chiefs recognised by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu will be allowed to mount their horses. 

It entreated every Muslims
who will take part in the Eid-ul Fitir procession to do so with
extreme caution since anyone caught violating the directives will be arrested and prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to other people.
 
The statement therefore urged all those concerned to fully cooperate with the measures for the sake of peace and security. 

The Police Command wishes all Muslims a happy Eid-ul Fitir.

GBC