By Elizabeth Larkwor Baah
Sakumono, March 24, GNA – Mr James Enu, Member of Parliament (MP) for Tema West, has donated some essential food items to the Muslim community in the constituency to support them during the holy month of Ramadan.
The items, including 15 sacks of sugar, 15 cartons of milk, 15 boxes of Lipton, and GHS30,000 in cash, will be distributed to all Muslims across the constituency’s 11 electoral areas.
Mr. Enu, during the donation, emphasised the importance of giving during Ramadan, describing it as a fundamental aspect of the holy month that strengthens community bonds and promotes compassion.
He noted that Ramadan was not only a time of fasting from dawn to dusk but also a period dedicated to prayer, self-discipline, and spiritual reflection.
“In the Quran, there are five pillars of Islam; among the five pillars, one is Ramadan and another one is hajj, which is all very important to Muslims” he stated.
He noted that the donation was also a way of showing appreciation for the contributions of the Muslim community to the development of the constituency.
The MP called for unity and peace among all religious groups in Tema West and Ghana as a whole.
Mr. Enu also commended President John Dramani Mahama for reducing the cost of the Hajj pilgrimage for Ghanaian Muslims and encouraged members of the Muslim community who intend to embark on the pilgrimage to take advantage of the reduction and plan accordingly.
“I’ll take this opportunity to thank His Excellency for taking almost GHS13,000 from the cost of the Hajj pilgrimage even though he resumed office recently,” he said.
Receiving the donation, Alhaji Yahya Abdullah, Zongo Caucus Coordinator for the Tema West Constituency, expressed gratitude on behalf of the Muslim community and thanked the MP for the gesture, praying for Allah’s blessings upon him.
He gave the assurance that the items would be shared appropriately among the Muslims.
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