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LARABANGA CHIEF IMAM PRAYS FOR PROSPERITY, PEACE, AND UNITY AT THIS YEARS DAMBA FESTIVAL YAGBONWURAS PALACE AT DAMONGO

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  Larabanga Chief Imam and Elders sitting at Yegbonwura Palace. INTRODUCTION: The annual Damba Festival holds a sacred place in the hearts of the people of Gonja Land, and this year's celebration witnessed a momentous occasion. The revered Larabanga Chief Imam, Alhaji Mumuni Zankawah accompanied by his entourage, led a special prayer session at the grand event held at the historic Damongo Yegbonwura palace. The prayers were dedicated to seeking blessings from Allah for prosperity, long life, peace, security, and unity for both the Larabanga Chief Imam and all the chiefs of Gonja land. The Damba Festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour by the people of Gonja Land. It serves as an avenue for strengthening social bonds, preserving cultural traditions, and fostering unity among the people. The festival also acts as a platform for the community to come together in supplication and seek blessings from Allah for the well-being of the entire Gonja land. The presence of the ...
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HOBBIES TO DO AFTER RETIREMENT WHILE MAKING MONEY

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  HOBBIES TO DO AFTER RETIREMENT WHILE MAKING MONEY 1.       GARDENING Gardening is a great way to stay active and also enjoy the outdoors. You can grow your favourite  vegetables, plants, and flowers. Gardening is an excellent retirement hobby. It is not only a soothing and gratifying way to spend your time, but it is also an excellent way to stay active and healthy. There are numerous methods to get started with gardening, whether you have a huge yard or a small balcony. The type of plants you wish to grow is one of the first things to consider when creating a garden. You can grow flowers to beautify your outdoor space or veggies and herbs to utilise in your cuisine. You might also try establishing fruit trees or berry bushes depending on the size of your garden. After you've decided on the type of plants to cultivate, you'll need to select the best site for your garden. You'll want to make sure your plants get enough sunshine and are shelter...
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DINTIGI (BUKUM FESTIVAL) CELEBRATION IN LARABANGA

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  A PLACE TO VISIT BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE DINTIGI (BUKUM FESTIVAL) CELEBRATION L arabanga is located in the West Gonja Municipality of Ghana's Savannah Region. It is 120 kilometres south of Tamale, 15 kilometres west of Damongo, and adjacent to Mole National Park. A tiny Muslim population with a rich history has settled on this plateau, exploiting the great expanse of land for cultivation (yam, cassava, maize, millet, and guinea corn) and animal breeding (cows, goats, sheep, poultry, and guinea fowl). The village also employs natural resources to shelter itself, with all of its building materials made of clayey earth. This synergy between the people and their surroundings has resulted in a distinctive traditional architecture that has been preserved by the community in such a way that everyone can appreciate and profit from it. T oday , Islam is practised throughout West Africa, and Larabanga has become an important pilgrimage site. Imam Yidan Braimah realised the necessit...
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Location: Larabanga, Ghana
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PRIVILEGED POSITION WITHIN THE ROYAL COURTS OF THE GONJAS

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PRIVILEGED POSITION WITHIN THE ROYAL COURTS OF THE GONJAS Every region of Ghana has its own unique cultural character and breathtaking scenery. Larabanga, a little village of 4,000 people, houses Ghana's oldest mosque and is known as the "Mecca of West Africa" by the Muslim community. The yearly fire festival, which draws thousands of visitors from the sub-region, is the most celebrated event in the residents' rich spiritual and cultural life. Throughout the book, you will learn about the extensive cultural and natural assets that make Larabanga one of the most popular tourist sites in the country's north, as well as the Mole National Park, Ghana's largest natural reserve. The elders of the hamlet tell us about Larabanga's history, which has been passed down orally from generation to generation. According to some stories, the settlement was founded in the 11th century AD, while others believe it was founded in the 13th or 14th century AD. Oral tradition...
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