The Muslim Chaplaincy of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) marked the end of this year’s Holy Month of Ramadan with the performance of the Eid al-Fitr prayers at the car park of the Valco Trust Graduate Hall.
The Muslim Chaplaincy is a composition of all Muslim staff and students of the University Community under the leadership of Alhaji Prof. Issahaku Adam.
Imam Mubarak Iddrisu leading the Eid al-Fitr prayers
The Imam of the Eid al-Fitr congregation, Mubarak Iddrisu prayed for the University Community and admonished all Muslims to continue the good deeds, actions, habits, and manners exhibited in the holy month of Ramadan, and eschew actions that are in variance with the provisions of Islam.
On behalf of the Vice-Chancellor and the Management of UCC, the Chairman of the Chaplaincy Committee; Rev. Prof. Kankam Boadu in a goodwill message with the worshipers praised the peaceful coexistence of Muslims and Christians on Campus.
Chairman of the Chaplaincy Committee, Rev. Prof. Kankam Boadu with some leaders of the Muslim Chaplaincy
He called for collaborative arrangements amongst all Chaplaincies to enhance religious activities in the University. He further advised the Muslim community to support the University in its efforts to continuously maintain peace and harmony among staff and students.
The Muslim Community shared pleasantries, food, gifts, amongst themselves after the Eid al-Fitr prayers to climax the celebrations.