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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