The Türkiye Diyanet Foundation (TDV), in partnership with the Alpha Ridwan Media Foundation, has slaughtered and distributed 100 cattle to support underprivileged families and selected public institutions in Kumasi as part of Eidul-Adha celebrations.
The joint initiative by the Turkish and Ghanaian non-governmental organisations is aimed at promoting charity, tolerance and unity while providing food relief to thousands of beneficiaries across Kumasi and nearby districts.
The exercise began at Ahwiaa, where 50 cattle were slaughtered and processed for distribution. Scores of residents gathered at the site to receive free packages of beef for the Eid festivities.
Organisers say the remaining 50 cattle will be distributed within the next 24 hours, with 20 cattle expected to be processed at Atwima Koforidua and another 30 at Ahwiaa.
Speaking to the media, Sheikh Mohammed Ridwan, CEO of Alpha Ridwan Media Foundation, said the project was funded through voluntary donations from individuals in Türkiye who contributed to support communities in Ghana during Eidul-Adha.
“The Turkish Diyanet is providing 100 cattle for slaughter to distribute to all Ghanaians, not just Muslims, so that we can all celebrate Eid al-Adha together,” he said.
According to him, the initiative reflects the spirit of sacrifice, compassion and communal support associated with the Islamic festival.
He explained that local partners in Ghana also committed resources and logistics to ensure the smooth execution of the exercise.
“As local organisations working with them, we have also invested our own resources to support the programme and make sure everything goes smoothly,” Sheikh Ridwan stated.
Beyond vulnerable households, portions of the meat were also allocated to key public institutions including the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Prisons Service.
Sheikh Ridwan praised security agencies for their role in maintaining peace and stability in the country and said the gesture was meant to appreciate their service to society.
“We invited the police institution so that we could appreciate their efforts and encourage them to continue serving the country well,” he noted.
He used the occasion to call on Ghanaians to uphold peace, love and unity regardless of religious or ethnic differences.
“Let us love one another. Let us embrace anything that brings peace and reject anything that divides us,” he appealed.
Residents who benefited from the exercise expressed gratitude to the organisers, describing the support as timely amid current economic challenges.
Eidul-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most important celebrations in Islam and symbolises obedience, generosity and care for the less privileged.
By Ibrahim Abubakar
