Senior Islamic authority, the National Chief Imam, Shaikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has sent a message to his Muslim fraternity urging them to uphold decency, modesty and be law-abiding as they mark the Eid al-Fitr 2026 celebrations today.

In a pre-Eid-ul-Fitr guidance message to the Muslim community yesterday, Thursday, March 19, the Chief Imam congratulated all Muslims, emphasising the need for spiritual reflection and national unity.

According to His Eminence Shaikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, all Muslims are to acknowledge that

the conclusion of the Holy Month of Ramadan should serve as more than just a period of celebration. He urged Muslims to ensure their festivities remain "within the bounds of decency, modesty, and legality".

The Grand Imam explained that the true essence of fasting, as outlined in the Quran, is for believers to attain a state of piety, that is, to become spiritually pure and devoted to God, and once this is attained, it is expected to be evident in one's daily conduct and behaviour adding that "mould us as people whose behaviours conform to the norms of society and the laws of the state".

“The quantity of spiritual cleansing acquired in the Holy Month of Ramadan is meaningless unless it has the capacity to guarantee the quality of attitudinal transformation in the interest of society,” the Revered Imam stated.

In his counsel, the Chief Imam urged all Ghanaians, regardless of faith, to prioritise the values of patriotism, humanitarianism, and collectivism. He highlighted the importance of these virtues in building a secular state defined by cultural diversity and interfaith harmony.

As the festivities began, His Eminence offered prayers for several critical global and regional issues, including justice throughout the world, peace in the Middle East, stability across the African continent and prosperity for the Republic of Ghana.

Meanwhile, today marks a special day for Muslims to celebrate the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting.

As part of efforts to ensure an incident-free day celebration, check for overcrowding, traffic congestion, or isolated clashes among youth groups, the Ghana Police Service has deployed personnel at hot zones such as mosques, prayer grounds, major roads, markets, transport terminals, and other public spaces expected to witness large gatherings.

In a formal statement issued on Thursday, March 19, the police indicated that,

“The Accra Regional Police Command wishes to assure the general public of adequate security arrangements put in place to ensure peaceful and incident-free Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations across the Region. The Command has deployed sufficient Police personnel to strategic locations, including mosques, Eid prayer grounds, major roads, markets, transport terminals, and other public places to protect lives and property”, the statement said.

Consequently, a special force has been deployed to regulate vehicular traffic during the festivities.

“ Special traffic management teams have also been detailed to regulate vehicular movement before, during, and after the prayers and festivities to ease congestion and promote road safety. In addition, patrol teams will intensify visibility policing within communities to deter crime and respond promptly to emergencies”, the police continued.

“The move is expected to promote road safety and ensure smooth mobility throughout the celebrations. Police patrol teams will also intensify visibility policing in communities across the region to deter criminal activities and respond swiftly to emergencies,” the statement said.

While outlining the security arrangements, the Command urged the public to remain vigilant and cooperate fully with officers on duty. Residents have been encouraged to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station to support efforts aimed at maintaining public safety.

Motorists and pedestrians have also been advised to strictly adhere to traffic regulations to avoid accidents and ensure an orderly celebration.

“The Accra Regional Police Command wishes all Muslims and the general public a peaceful and joyous Eid-ul-Fitr celebration”, the statement added.