Mensah Sarbah Hall Officials Dine with GMSA Members to Celebrate Eid-Al-Fitr

The President of the Mensah Sarbah Hall (MSH) Alumni Association, His Eminence Francis Albert Seth Nyonyo, and other officials of the Hall hosted an Eid-Fitr dinner at the UG Central Mosque for approximately 800 students of the Ghana Muslim Students Association (GMSA).

The purpose of the gathering was to provide additional assistance to Muslim pupils at the University of Ghana.

A group of Muslims genuflecting in the Mosque

His Eminence Nyonyo, addressing the students, stated that the Abrahamic religion is the basis of both Islam and Christianity.

"It's a joy for me to share with you because we all come from the same source, Abraham's source," he said.

His Excellency Francis Albert Seth Nyonyo, President of the Alumni Association of Mensah Sarbah Hall

He revealed that he prayed to Allah three and a half years ago, and Allah revealed to him that Christians and Muslims share the same relationship. This motivated him to continue fulfilling his responsibilities to the Islamic community.

He encouraged students to devote their efforts to studying, working diligently, and completing the training provided by their Lecturers so that, upon graduation, they could pass on the same information to others.

He concluded his speech by quoting from the Quran: "Islam shall multiply and spread from community to community."



A congregation of Muslims in prayer

According to Dr. Roger Atinga, Mensah Sarbah Hall Master, Muslims have long known that 'Fasting' as one of the five pillars of Islam offers spiritual benefits. He emphasized the significance of observing the fast throughout Ramadan and the significance of this practice for every Muslim.Dr. Roger Atinga, Mensah Sarbah Hall Master

Imam Baba Abubakr, Imam of the UG Central Mosque, expressed his sincere gratitude and prayed for the Alumni President and other Mensah Sabah Hall members on behalf of the UG Muslim community.

"We sincerely appreciate your generosity and support for the Muslim community," he said.

Imam Baba Abubakr is the Imam of the Central Mosque in UG.

The evening of entertainment, socializing, and dining is part of the festivities commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Mensah Sarbah Hall.

The program concluded with a question-and-answer session between His Eminence Nyonyo and the students.

Several GMSA members at the banquet

The conclusion of Ramadan is marked by Eid-al-Fitr, which literally translates to "festival of breaking the fast." It also marks the conclusion of Ramadan's dawn-to-dusk fasting and the beginning of the month of Shawwal.

Alhaji Dr. Abubakr Sadick Ahmed, Station Manager of Radio Univers, Dr. Daniel Darko, Senior Tutor, Mensah Sarbah Hall, Dr. Yvonne Agbetsoamedo, Deputy Senior Tutor, and members of Mensah Sarbah Hall were also in attendance.