Muslims In Takoradi Say Their Eid Prayers At The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
- A picture showing some Muslims in Takoradi, Western Region, saying their Eid al-Fitr prayers on the premises of a church has gone viral
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Takoradi allowed the Muslims to say their prayers on their premises without any upheavals
- The picture, which was shared on social media, has got many talking and sharing more evidence of religious tolerance in Ghana
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An image of Muslims and Christians coexisting harmoniously in Takoradi, Western Region, has got several Ghanaians praising the peaceful nature of religious people.
The image came after a Christian on social media asked for images that depict religious tolerance.
Source: Twitter
In a post on X, @JesvinGeo asked for proof of Muslims coexisting with people of other religions.
“Show me a single country where Muslims coexist harmoniously with followers of other religions?”
Responding to the post, @FelixRomark shared an image of Muslims saying their Eid prayers on the compound of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints premises in Takoradi.
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Source: Twitter
“These are Muslims in Ghana celebrating Eid al-Fitr festival at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Takoradi.”
Ghana is a secular state. According to the 2021 census, Christianity is the largest religion with 71.3% of the population belonging to various Christian denominations. Islam is practised by 19.9% of the total population.
Offering support to Muslims during Ramadan
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Takoradi, Ghana, has been known to frequently offer its facilities to Muslims in Takoradi to observe Ramadan. Last year, a similar thing happened when the church offered its facilities to Muslims during the month of Ramadan.
Photos that have surfaced online left many in awe as people expressed joy knowing that the gesture showed the peaceful coexistence between Muslims and Christians in the country.
Ghana praised for interfaith harmony
Also Ghana has become a shining example when it comes to the peaceful coexistence of Christians and Muslims.
The National Imam of Niger, Sheikh Mohammed Kawra Asha in February 2025, commended the country for its decades of religious tolerance.
Speaking at the annual celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Mohammed in Sekondi, Western Region, Islamic Cleric stressed that interfaith harmony was crucial in building peace and stability in the country.
Holiday for Eid celebration extended
The Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed, has also announced that Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, would be public holidays in Ghana.
This move is in fulfilment of a promise by President John Mahama to the Muslim community to extend the holiday period for celebrating their religious festivities
Ghanaians celebrate religious tolerance in Ghana
Many people who saw the post confirmed @FelixRomark’s post. Some even added video evidence of Muslims dancing to Christian music to show how much the two groups love each other.
YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the post shared by @FelixRomark on X. Read them below:
@Israel_Sky17 said:
“This is good. Is great to have such love among us.”
@isaacvysions wrote:
“Latter Day Saints we accept everybody 💕 visitors are always welcome.”
@ARAstoregh said:
“In Ghana, religious tolerance is enviable. This can be attributed to the Senior high school model in our country. Kudos to our founding father, Kwame Nkrumah 🙏.”
@aemmanuel620 wrote:
“What's wrong with that, my bro? Don't be too myopic. Is there any law that bars our Muslim brothers from coming to us or going to them? Aren't we staying in the same rented houses with them?”
@dettaman9 said:
“Ohh e get one church front wey Muslims dey use pray every Friday for Nima. Ghana dier plenty of those things dey.”
@BrendaB44971981 wrote:
“As a Christian, all I'm interested in now is the sala meat.”
@snehcfc said:
“In my part of Tamale, Muslims and Christians both coexist. We live together and celebrate Eid and Christmas together. You can’t differentiate between a Christian and a Muslim until it’s time for prayers.”
Christian lady marries Muslim man
YEN.com.gh reported that a Christian lady who married a Muslim man took to social media to celebrate their seventh anniversary.
In a video, the lady shaded critics who claimed the marriage won't last.
Netizens who saw the post were proud and extended their heartfelt congratulations to the interfaith couple.
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