A tragic incident has unfolded as a Ghanaian woman and her child met their end in Panama while on an overland journey to the United States. The unfortunate pair, identified as Merri Gimbiya Yar Zaki, lost their lives during a perilous river crossing in the South American nation of Panama.
Although their bodies have not yet been located, religious ceremonies were conducted in their honour in Nima, a district in Accra, adhering to Islamic traditions. It is permissible within Islamic customs to hold funeral rites in the absence of the deceased’s body.
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The incident has resonated deeply on social media, with many expressing their condolences. Many users have highlighted Merri’s devout Muslim faith and her admiration for the Prophet of Islam.