Eid Mubarak (Eid-Ul-Fitr 2024)

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Eid-Ul-Fitr, a celebration of completing a month of fasting, praying and abstaining from all negative actions and thoughts, is an Islamic festival that marks the end of Ramadan - the holy month of fasting when Muslims fast from dawn to dusk each day.

On this day, Muslims show their gratitude to Allah for offering them health and endurance to get through the long fasting period of Ramadan.

On this auspicious day, Muslims worldwide thank Allah for giving them the strength, will and endurance  to observe the month-long fast and obey His commandments during Ramadan.

Edmages joins the Muslim fraternity worldwide to celebrate the Eid with some pictures of people in traditional attire akin to those won by Muslim faithful.

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Little Kankam naming

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The birth of a baby is always celebrated in many jurisdictions because a new human being has been added to a family.

The feeling was no different at the naming of a son to the Kankams on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Qadish Church, Spintex in Accra, when family members and friends gathered to witness the momentous event.

Hurray! Kester Obrempong Fokuo Kankam is now a full member of the family and the nation at large.

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The Baidens welcome new member

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For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given....Isaiah 9: 6-7. So it happened, that the third boy born to the Baidens on Friday, October 27, 2023, Oheneba Adepa Kofi Baiden, was named on Saturday, December 23, 2023. 

It can be said that Christmas came early for the Baidens and all loved ones. All praise and thanks to God for this bundle of joy and gift of another human.

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Baby Aacht naming

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3. Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. 4. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth. 5. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court. Psalms 127:3-5

Mr & Mrs Aacht named their bundle of joy on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Holy Ghost Temple of the International Central Gospel Church, Frafraha in Accra.

Family members and friends were present to witness the joyous occasion and lend their support.

We thank God for His gift to the Aachts and pray His blessings and protection over the little one, a boy, and the family. Below are some images captured at the naming performed by Rev. William Owiredu. #Edmages #canonshots #childnaming #icgcholyghosttemple

Queen Elizabeth @ 50

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It is always a joy to hit the Golden years, which is seen as a blessing from the Most High God. 

Well, an Angel on earth, a sister and lovely hand maiden of the Lord, Mrs Elizabeth Naa Sunkwa Okwabi climbed the fifth floor on July 15, 2023 and the joyous occasion called for some celebration. 

Some of the moments that were capture are shared below.

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Tears as Jayne goes home

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On Saturday, November 4, 2023, the late Journalist and Actress, Jayne Cordelia Araba Ntsifuaa Buckman-Owoo was gathered to her ancestors at a solemn Funeral and Burial Mass at the St. Theresa Catholic Church in Accra.

Tears came down unrestrained down the cheeks of family members, loved ones from the Graphic Communications Group Ltd where she worked till she passed, members of the parish where she was sent off and school mates, for the departed who gave up the ghost on Friday, August 18, 2023.

Also in attendance to bid farewell to their departed colleague were some members of the arts industry.

The memories captured by #Edmages tell the story better. Lord in thy gracious keeping leave we now thy servant sleeping. There the tears of earth are dried; there its hidden things are clear; There the work of life is tried by a juster Judge than here. Rest in Peace Jayne, till we meet again. 

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Joy overflow as Eben, Juliet tie knot

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On October 14, 2023, two love birds, Ebenezer Afful and Juliet Akyaa Safo, a journalist with the Daily Graphic, had their cherished dream of going to the altar fulfilled, when they got joined together in Holy Matrimony at the Liberty Centre of the Assemblies of God Church at Akweteyman in Accra.

Their liberation was evident after the nuptials and signing ceremony, as they danced their hearts out to music provided by Gospel act Akese Brempong.

Family, friends and loved ones present joined the couple to rejoice and praise God for His goodness. Well, #Edmages was present too and shares some images from the wedding ceremony of the Affuls. 

We wish them marriage bliss and an exciting journey together.

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