Accra, Ghana//-MTN Ghana and its sister company, MobileMoney LTD (MML), today presented cash and assorted items to the National Chief Imam in Accra towards the celebration of this year’s Eidul Fitr.
The telecoms company and the financial technology (fintech) company supported this year’s Eidul Fitr celebration with cash and items worth over GH¢200,000.00.
Eidul Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is one of the most important Islamic celebrations. It begins with a communal prayer and is followed by visits to relatives, giving gifts, and sharing meals.
The holiday occurs in the Islamic month of Shawwāl, immediately after Ramadan ends.
In Ghana, this year’s Eidul Fitr, which falls on Friday, 20 March, has been declared a public holiday.
Specifically, MTN Ghana, as a partner of the National Chief Imam, today supported him and the entire Muslim community, just as it has done over the past 17 years.
The items and cash are listed below:
- 30 bags of rice
- 1 ram
- 20 cartons of vegetable oil
- 40 packs of mineral water
- 10 packs of canned drinks
- 10 packs of Bel plastic drinks
- 10 packs of assorted plastic drinks
- 10 trays of tinned milk
- 10 bags of sugar
- 5 boxes of tea bags
- 4 boxes of sachet Milo (All-in-One Mix)
Speaking at the presentation ceremony at the residence of the National Chief Imam at New Fadama in Accra, Chief Digital Officer of MTN Ghana, Ibrahim Misto who presented the items on behalf of the management of the two companies, said it was an honour and a privilege to be here today to extend their warmest greetings to Your Eminence and the entire Muslim community as they approach the joyous celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
“I had the honour of being here last year, and I am delighted to be here once again with the delegation from MTN Ghana and MobileMoney LTD to express our sincere gratitude to the Muslim community as we prepare to celebrate Eid in the coming days”, he added.
Ramadan is a sacred period devoted to prayer, reflection, sacrifice and service to humanity. We thank Allah for granting the Ummah a peaceful and spiritually fulfilling Ramadan.
The celebration of Eid al-Fitr serves as a profound reminder of the core principles that unite us as a community: thankfulness, generosity, empathy and togetherness. These values strongly reflect MTN and MoMo’s guiding principles, Mr Misto noted.
“We are here to celebrate with the Muslim community and also to reaffirm our strong relationship with Your Eminence and the Ummah.
As part of our support for the Eid celebrations, MTN Ghana and MoMo is presenting food items and cash totalling GH₵200,000 to the Muslim community in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and Tamale.
MTN and MoMo customer engagement stands
As part of enhancing the Eid al-Fitr celebration, MTN and MoMo will deploy customer engagement stands at selected vantage points to resolve customer issues, register customers for Mobile Money, process MoMo transactions, and provide important education on Mobile Money fraud prevention.
Mr Misto and his team indicated that these gestures are their way of expressing appreciation to the Muslim community for their continued loyalty, support and partnership with MTN and MML over the years.
This year is particularly special for us as MTN Ghana celebrates 30 years of connecting and serving the people of Ghana. Throughout these three decades, the Muslim community has played an important role in our journey of growth and impact.
“We also take this opportunity to acknowledge Your Eminence for your unwavering leadership and your tireless efforts in promoting peace, tolerance and interfaith harmony in Ghana. Your wisdom and guidance continue to inspire unity and contribute immensely to the stability and progress of our nation.
MTN remains deeply grateful for your prayers, support and the warm relationship we have enjoyed with the Muslim community over the years.”
As we approach the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, we ask that Allah accept all our prayers, sacrifices and acts of devotion throughout Ramadan. May He continue to bless Your Eminence with enduring strength, wisdom and good health.
We also pray that Allah bestows peace and prosperity upon our families, our communities and our beloved nation, he praised.
Chief Imam prays for MTN
In a short speech, the National Chief Imam, His Eminence Sheikh Dr Usumanu Nuhu Sharubutu, thanked MTN Ghana and MobileMoney LTD for their continuous support and prayed for Allah’s abundant blessings for the companies and their management and staff.
In his own words: “Your life in its entirety is blessed by God. May Allah not cause you to be tired of these gestures that you have undertaken. We are grateful to you. Whoever is not grateful to human beings can never be grateful to God”.
For 17 consistent years, MTN Ghana has supported the Chief Imam during Eidul Fitr celebrations by way of donations and organising key events in Nima and Accra New Town, all to foster peaceful coexistence in the communities.
Similarly, the company has been supporting the National Hajj Board annually in the organisation of the pilgrimage to Mecca.
Later, Imams and Elders of the Muslim community received the items on behalf of the National Chief Imam and the Muslim community.
