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Azumi- Ramadan in Ghana

AZUMI: THE MOON HAS BEEN SIGHTED IN GHANA

Azumi is the local parlance for Ramadan. It is originally a Hausa word but has made its way to many communities and tribes in Ghana. Azumi or fasting has different names in different languages. “Kyiri wia” in twi. A woman shares her...

7 simple ways to support Muslims in Ramadan.

7 simple ways to support Muslims in Ramadan

The most spiritually uplifting tradition and ritual practice Muslims enjoy is Ramadan. While there are many resources for Muslims on how to effectively plan for Ramadan, there isn’t as much information out there for well-meaning non-muslims on...

Complexity of English Language

Language: Complexity of English language and its future

“English has a history, sometimes cruel and violent with colonialism and war. And introducing English as the global language may be seen as a threat of future dominance!” The history of English begins with ancestorship of the Germanic...

Ramadan ,Muslims do not worship Ramadan

Muslims do not worship Ramadan

Ramadan is over, what good deeds are we continuing our lives with? Ramadan comes to put us in a better relationship with Allah. We know this because we try our best to maximize our times to worship Allah more and do good deeds to attain His pleasure...

Zango women/girls

Female Education in the Zango community

My mother never had the opportunity to have a secular education. Her dad did not believe in Zango female secular education. Being the eldest daughter meant supporting the mother in taking care of her younger siblings. Like most men from his days, my...