MTN Ghana has presented assorted food items and beverages to the Northern Regional Chief Imam and the Muslim community in Tamale to support the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
The donation—comprising bags of rice, cooking oil, bottled water, assorted drinks and a ram—forms part of MTN’s annual corporate social responsibility initiative carried out simultaneously in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and Tamale.
Additionally, MTN Ghana presented a mobile money cheque of Gh¢10,000 to the Chief Imam.
Acting Northern Regional Manager of MTN, Mohammed Shayawu, said the gesture is less about the monetary value of the items and more about solidarity with the Muslim community.
“Our interest is not in the value of what we are donating, but in sharing in the happiness and celebration with our Muslim customers and the wider Muslim community who form part of our customer base,” he stated.
He added that the initiative aligns with MTN’s broader vision of improving customer experience and wellbeing. “Our vision is to delight our customers and make their lives a whole lot brighter. This is part of our contribution to help them fully enjoy the celebration,” he said.
Mr. Shayawu also disclosed that while this year’s SallahFest activities are being concentrated in the Ashanti Region—with a planned carnival procession in the Alabar area—Tamale is expected to host similar events during Eid-ul-Adha.
Receiving the items on behalf of the Northern Regional Chief Imam, Alhaji Abdulai Habib Mohammed expressed appreciation to MTN for what he described as a consistent show of support to the Muslim community.
“This is not the first time; it has become an annual gesture. We are truly grateful for the support MTN continues to offer,” he said.
He further offered prayers for the telecommunications company, noting, “We pray that Allah Almighty will bless the company with continued growth and expansion so that the people of Ghana can keep benefiting from the good work of MTN.”
Ramadan, observed by Muslims worldwide, is a sacred month of fasting, prayer, reflection and charity. From dawn to sunset, adherents abstain from food and drink, using the period to strengthen spiritual discipline and empathy for the less privileged.
Eid-ul-Fitr, which follows the completion of the month-long fast, is one of the most significant celebrations in Islam. It is marked by communal prayers, acts of charity, and the sharing of food and gifts among family, friends and the needy.
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