QC inaugurates Al-Mustafa Mosque & Quran Memorisation Centre in Ghana
Doha
With the generous support of the people of Qatar, Qatar Charity has opened the Al-Mustafa Mosque, located near Military Hospital No 37 in Accra, Ghana.The mosque, equipped with modern facilities, serves as a prominent Islamic landmark and is home to a Quran Memorisation and Studies Centre, further strengthening its role as a beacon of faith in the capital.
The opening ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Chief of Naval Staff Vice-Admiral Issa Adam Yakubu, who served as the honorary guest, alongside Commander of Military Hospital No 37 Colonel Prosper Aibor, Director of Religious Affairs Brigadier-General Kumi Wood, and Representative of the One Ummah Organisation in Ghana Tariq Marabi.
All attendees expressed their profound appreciation for Qatar Charity's significant efforts in supporting the Ghanaian community.
Brigadier-General Kumi Wood expressed his joy at the mosque's opening, underlining its importance for both military personnel and civilians.
He emphasised that it was a great honour to participate in the inauguration of this religious facility, which provides a vital space for worship for the staff of Military Hospital No 37, defence personnel, civilian employees, families, and visiting public.
Colonel Aibor, on behalf of the senior military leadership, also extended heartfelt thanks to Qatar Charity and the Qatari donors for their generous support.
Vice-Admiral Yakubu highlighted the crucial role of the newly built mosque, emphasising its significance as a spiritual sanctuary for military personnel and their families.
He described the mosque as a modern beacon of faith, symbolising the diversity and unity within their community.
On the occasion, Marabi, representative of the One Ummah Organisation in Ghana and spokesperson for the individual donors who contributed to the mosque's redevelopment, expressed his gratitude to the military leadership for their partnership with Qatar Charity in the reconstruction of the mosque.
Marabi thanked everyone involved in making the project a success and emphasised the responsibility to give back to the Ghanaian community, which had provided them with opportunities for growth and development.He acknowledged Qatar Charity's credibility and stellar reputation in Ghana, which motivated the donors to support such a meaningful initiative.
Engineer Hassan Oda, director of Qatar Charity's office in Ghana and Ivory Coast, commended the positive and collaborative efforts that contributed to the success of the project.
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