Interior Minister, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, has called on Muslim youth to observe Eid-ul-Fitr with modesty, urging them to celebrate in a manner that upholds peace and respect for others.

Speaking in his Eid-ul-Fitr message, the Minister highlighted the importance of maintaining the discipline and devotion exhibited during Ramadan. He reminded Muslims that the sacrifices made throughout the fasting period should not be discarded in a moment of excessive celebration.

“Our youth, I want to remind you that Eid is an opportunity for us to reflect on the 29 days of fasting. The fasting that we have made so much sacrifice. We’ve denied ourselves food, we’ve denied ourselves a lot of comfort, we’ve given out a lot of alms, we’ve supported the needy, and we’ve done a lot to support our communities. Let’s not take all these deeds and throw them into the dustbin just because of the Eid day celebration,” he cautioned.

He further advised that celebrations should be considerate of others, especially non-Muslim neighbors, emphasizing the need to maintain peace and harmony.

“Let’s remember in our celebration we need to be modest. In modesty, we should also remember that we have neighbors who are not necessarily Muslims. And in our festive mood, let’s make sure we don’t disturb the peace of our neighbors,” he added.

Alhaji Mubarak also used the occasion to call for unity in communities experiencing conflicts, stressing that peace is vital for national progress.

Additionally, he urged the Muslim community and Ghanaians at large to continue supporting and praying for President John Dramani Mahama and his government as they work towards fulfilling their commitments to the nation.