Ghana’s National Chief Imam,  Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has called for an end to the violence in Gaza and other conflict zones, urging Ghanaians and the global community to embrace moral renewal, sacrifice, and interfaith unity.

In his 2025 Eid-Al-Adha message, delivered ahead of the festival on Friday, June 6, the Chief Imam described Eid as more than a ritual—it is a spiritual call to personal integrity, societal reform, and global peace.

“Eid-Al-Adha is a festivity of sacrifice and an opportunity to reaffirm our faith in Allah,” he said.  Citing Qur’an Chapter 22, Verse 37, he reminded believers that “Allah is not interested in the flesh and blood of the animals sacrificed, but in our commitment to piety.”

Dr Sharubutu urged Muslims to reflect on the moral essence of the celebration, noting that its true value lies in inspiring transformation and a shift “from negativity to positivity in the supreme interest of our society.” Without this, he warned, the virtues of Eid risk becoming hollow rituals.

Highlighting the central story of Prophet Abraham’s obedience, the Chief Imam stressed its unifying message for all Abrahamic faiths. “This is the point of convergence of all the Abrahamic religions,” he noted, calling on Christians, Jews, and Muslims to use the occasion to strengthen peaceful coexistence and mutual respect.

He also strongly condemned what he described as “genocidal impunity and moral bankruptcy,” particularly in Gaza. “We cannot surrender our God-given humanity to modern-day barbarity in the name of supremacy,” he said, urging world leaders to uphold justice, dignity, and peace.

The Chief Imam ended with a call for a new global order guided by shared values: “Let the global order reflect RIGHT over might, UNITY over disunity, FORGIVENESS over vindictiveness, RECONCILIATION over aggression, and PEACE over violence.”

His message, delivered through his Personal Assistant, Dr Abubakari Mohammed Marzuq Azindoo, called for concrete action rooted in faith and compassion to confront today’s moral and humanitarian crises.