Qatar Charity inaugurates refurbished Mosque at 37 Military Hospital

Qatar Charity, an international non-governmental organisation, has inaugurated a newly refurbished mosque at the 37 Military Hospital. 

The new facility is expected to serve as a centre of worship, learning, and spiritual growth for military personnel and the broader community.

With its modern facilities and enhanced infrastructure, the mosque is now poised to be a place of peace, reflection, and unity, reinforcing the values of faith and service among all who worship there.
 

The refurbishment project transformed the Mosque into a state-of-the-art religious facility.

It now features a 600-square-meter mosque with an office and 10 ablution rooms, a 141-square-meter three-classroom Qur’an memorisation centre with an office and a 50-square-meter Imam’s residence.

The event was attended by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Issah Adam Yakubu, who served as the guest of honour.

Other dignitaries present included the Commander of the 37 Military Hospital, Brigadier General Prosper Ayibor, and the Director General of Religious Affairs, Brigadier General Kumi-Woode, who commenced the event.

Speaking at the event, Brigadier General Kumi-Woode expressed his delight at the commissioning of the facility, emphasising its significance for the military personnel, civilian staff, hospital clients, and visitors.

On behalf of the Military High Command, Brigadier General Ayibor expressed gratitude to Qatar Charity, One Ummah Ghana, and all other donors for their generous support.

He assured them that the facility would be well maintained and serve its intended purpose.

The Country Director of Qatar Charity, Hasan Ali Owda, expressed his appreciation for the cooperation and dedication that ensured the project's success.

He commended the hospital authorities and the leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces for their swift response and support, which allowed Qatar Charity to contribute to the reconstruction of the 37 Military Hospital mosque.

Gratitude

The representative of One Ummah Ghana, Terek Merabi, on behave of the Ummah and other philanthropist who supported the project extended his gratitude to all those who played several roles to make the project successful, especially the attention and cooperation that the military command gave to the project was quite profound and motivating for all those who participated towards the success of the project.

In his address, Vice Admiral Issah Yaku highlighted the importance of the newly refurbished mosque as a spiritual sanctuary for military personnel and their families.

Vice Admiral Yaku further noted the significance of the mosque’s completion on the eve of Ramadan. 

He expressed gratitude to Qatar Charity, One Ummah Ghana, and all other local and international contributors who made the project a reality.

Former Ambassador to Egypt and retired Chief Imam of the Ghana Armed Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Ummar Sanda Ahmed, expressed his satisfaction with the collaboration between Qatar Charity and the military leadership. 

He emphasized that the mosque's redesign and expansion would serve not only the hospital community but also the surrounding areas.