Muslims in Ghana to observe Eid-ul-Adha on Tuesday
The celebration of Eid-ul-Adha is to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to Allah SWT and his readiness to sacrifice his beloved son, Ismail. At the very point of sacrifice, Allah SWT replaced Ismail with a ram, which was to be slaughtered in place of his son.
Joana Somiah 
Muslims in Ghana and another part of the globe will observe this year's Eid-ul-Adha on Tuesday, 20th July 2021, Soireenews can report.
The Northern Regional Chief Imam, Sheikh Abdul Salam Ahmed has since served notice of the celebration, urging Muslims to uphold the covid-19 social protocols at the various prayer grounds and throughout the festive season.
The celebration of Eid-ul-Adha is to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to Allah SWT and his readiness to sacrifice his beloved son, Ismail. At the very point of sacrifice, Allah SWT replaced Ismail with a ram, which was to be slaughtered in place of his son.
This command from Allah SWT was a test of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness and commitment to obey his Lord’s command, without question. Therefore, Eid-ul-Adha means the festival of sacrifice.
The Eid-ul-Adha prayers are observed in larger mosques or open places because of the number of congregants.
The act of the sacrifice consists of slaughtering an animal as a sacrifice to mark the occasion in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim’s sacrifice for Allah SWT.
The prescribed animal for the sacrifice must be a healthy goat, however, for the purpose of plenty of meat, a celebration can include sheep, lamb, cow, bull or a camel.
The animal must be in good health and over a certain age in order to be slaughtered, in a “halal” friendly, Islamic way.
After the slaughtering, the meat can then be divided into three equal portions per share; one-third is for you and your family, one-third is for friends, and the final third is to be donated to those in need.
Traditionally, the day is spent celebrating with family, friends and loved ones, often wearing new or best attire and giving gifts.
