Eid-ul-Adha Message 2026: A Season of Sacrifice, Solidarity, and Spiritual Renewal
The occasion of Eid-ul-Adha collectively summons Muslims across the globe to reflect upon one of the most transcendent narratives in the annals of the Islamic tradition: the unequivocal submission of Prophet Ibrahim to the divine will of the Almighty Allah.
Chief Imam urges Ghanaians to show interfaith harmony through action
The National Chief Imam in Ghana, Shaikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has urged Ghanaians to use this year’s Eid Al Adha celebration as a period of genuine behavioural change, saying the values of the occasion would mean little without visible moral and social improvement.
In a message issued on Monday, May 25, 2026, the Chief Imam said the real meaning of Eid Al Adha should go beyond the ritual of sacrifice and reflect in the conduct of individuals and society as a whole.
Citing the Quran, Chapter 22 Verse 37, Shaikh Dr Sharubutu said Allah is not interested in the flesh and blood of sacrificed animals but in the sincerity and piety behind the act. He said the lesson should inspire Ghanaians to move away from negative attitudes and promote values that strengthen society.
“The virtues of the Eid are fruitless unless they have the capacity to guarantee attitudinal cleansing and moral ascendancy in our society,” the Chief Imam stated.
Dr Sharubutu linked his appeal for behavioural change to the need for peaceful relations among different religious groups in the country. He described Eid Al Adha as a shared moral foundation among the Abrahamic faiths of Islam, Christianity and Judaism.
According to him, the occasion traces its roots to the Divine instruction given to Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his son, Ishmael, which he said remains a point of spiritual connection among the three religions.
He called on followers of the Abrahamic faiths in Ghana to deepen interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence in the interest of national unity.
“In the darkness of socio religious adversity, interfaith harmony serves as the light that brightens the path to prosperity,” he said.
The Chief Imam also addressed global tensions and conflicts, expressing concern about what he described as growing moral decline and violence in parts of the world.
He appealed for an end to atrocities linked to the war in Iran and other conflict areas, warning against what he termed supremacy driven violence that undermines human dignity.
Dr Sharubutu further urged world leaders to promote justice, reconciliation and peace in international relations instead of aggression and division.
Other messages
This commemorative occasion is far beyond a ceremonial act of slaughtering livestock. It is an enduring testament to the supremacy of selflessness over instinct, of obedience over self-preservation, of spiritual conviction over material attachment, and of dedication to a higher purpose. These values unequivocally lie at the very heart of military life. It is therefore fitting that we, as an institution - Ghana Armed Forces - pause to reflect on the deeper lessons this holy season offers us: that true strength is built on faith, discipline and sacrifice. The willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to relinquish that which was most precious to him, reverberates across millennia as an inextinguishable beacon for all of humanity, irrespective of creed or cultural persuasion.
The institution of the ritual sacrifice of livestock (Qurbani) is itself a profound socio-spiritual mechanism, one deliberately structured to redistribute material wealth, foster egalitarianism, and reinforce the collective responsibility that every believer bears toward members of society.
Eid-ul-Adha is not exclusively a Muslim observance, it is a national moment that invites every citizen to reflect upon the virtues of selflessness, magnanimity, and compassionate civic engagement. It challenges us, as a collective body politic, to interrogate the quality of our solidarity with the marginalized, the dispossessed, and the disenfranchised within our communities.
As we observe this sacred celebration, let us endeavor to internalize its most transformative imperatives: sacrifice as a vehicle for moral elevation, solidarity as an expression of spiritual maturity, and unity as the indispensable foundation of national cohesion. The Ghana Armed Forces remain steadfast in our commitment to these values and the security, stability, and peace of our beloved nation.
May this Eid usher us in an era of renewed prosperity, enduring peace, and unwavering national solidarity for our beloved country, Ghana.
Eid Mubarak!
Name: Mohammed Abubakar
Rank: Captain
Position: Imam of 37 Military Hospital-Ghana Armed Forces
EID MESSAGE FROM THD GHANA POLICE SERVICE
Every year, as the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah reach their magnificent culmination, we are invited to pause and to reflect deeply on the story of Sayyiduna Ibrahim (peace be upon him): a man who held nothing dearer than his Lord. When commanded to sacrifice that which he loved most, he did not hesitate. He raised the knife, not out of cruelty, but out of an absolute surrender to the will of Allah and Allah, in His infinite mercy, redeemed the sacrifice.
That moment is not merely history. It is a living message to every generation. It calls us to ask: what are we truly willing to sacrifice for truth, for justice, for the greater good? It calls us to subordinate the self to something far greater than personal comfort or worldly gain.
As a servant of this nation in uniform,I am reminded every single day that the spirit of sacrifice is not confined to the altar. It lives in the officer who stands through the night so that families may sleep in peace. It lives in the teacher who moulds minds with patience. It lives in the nurse who holds a patient’s hand. It lives in the farmer who toils under the sun so that our tables may be blessed.
Let this Eid remind us: service without sacrifice is merely performance.
True service, demands that we place the welfare of others above our own ease. I call on my colleagues across the Ghana Police Service, and indeed all public servants, to carry this spirit of Ibrahim into the work we do every day.
Eid ul Adha is not only a Muslim celebration. It is a human celebration of obedience, generosity, and compassion. The tradition of sharing meat with neighbours,with the poor, the orphan, and the stranger is a divine prescription for social cohesion.
Let us, on this day and in the days that follow, reach across every boundary of faith, of tribe, of political persuasion and remember that we are, before all else, one people. Ghana’s strength has never been in her divisions, but in her remarkable capacity for togetherness. Let that spirit be sacrificed for: nothing less than a unified, compassionate, and just nation.
May the spirit of this blessed day live not only in our celebrations, but in our character, our conduct, and our commitment to one another today, and through every day that follows. Eid Mubarak to all.
Assistant Commissioner of Police
Husein Abdur Rahim Husein
(Imam)
Ghana Police Service
