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PNC urges Muslims to use Ramadan to build society devoid of insults

Fri, 5 Aug 2011 Source: GNA

Accra, Aug. 5, GNA - The People's National Convention (PNC) has ca= lled on Muslims to use the Ramadan to pray for better guidance towards building a better society devoid of insults, bitterness, poverty, disease and hopelessness.

"As we inch towards Election 2012, let's endeavour to pray for pea= ce and the right political decisions thereof. Let us use this Ramadan as a medium to continue to pray for better guidance towards building a better society devoid of insults, bitterness, poverty, disease and hopelessness,= " the party said in a statement issued on Thursday in Accra to wish Muslims a successful Ramadan. The statement signed by Mr Bernard Mornah, General Secretary of PNC said: 93It is my fervent hope that our efforts through the sacrifices we m= ake during this month will be abundantly rewarded and our prayers answered favourably." "We in the PNC wish all our Muslim brothers and sisters a very bliss= ful and most fulfilling Ramadan."

The holy month of Ramadan, a rare month in the Islamic calendar is on= e of sacrifice, reflection and soul searching, resolution and most importantl= y intensified prayer to better their lot and that of mankind in general. The statement said: 93As we engage in personal reflections and supplications, it is equally essential to engage in reflections that are pertinent to our communities, societies, constituencies, regions and our beloved country, Ghana."

Source: GNA