In 1965, the first Ghanaian cedi note was introduced to the country after decades of the pound being the major currency.

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Dhanteras is a key Hindu festival marking the start of Diwali, celebrated for wealth and health. Devotees worship Lord ...

A popular story linked to Dhanteras involves a young prince named Hima. His horoscope predicted death by snakebite on the ...

Lakshmi Puja, the main ritual of the festival, is performed to seek the blessings of the goddess of wealth. To enhance the ...

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Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) The Ghanaian Cedi, derived from the Akan word for “cowry shell,” serves as the official ... 1 GBP is roughly equivalent to 17.12 SCR. 4. Botswana Pula (BWP) Botswana ...

When our mother turned 60, my sister living in Virginia, secretly drove up for the celebration and hid in my coat closet. Mom ...

A unique aspect of Diwali celebrations is the ritual involving cowrie shells. These shells are deeply symbolic, representing Goddess Lakshmi and are believed to enhance prosperity due to their ...

The Israeli army shelled the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza early Thursday, injuring four medics, the Health Ministry in the Palestinian enclave said. Extensive damage was reported in the ...