April 11 Declared Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr Celebration
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Ghana’s Ministry of Interior has officially declared Thursday, April 11, 2024, as a public holiday to commemorate Eid-ul-Fitr, a significant religious festival observed by Muslims worldwide.
The announcement came through a press release signed by the Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, on April 3, 2024.
In the release, it was stated: “The general public is hereby informed that Thursday, April 11, 2024, which marks Eid-ul-Fitr, is a statutory public holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country.”
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Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” holds immense religious significance for Muslims, symbolizing the conclusion of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.
During Eid-ul-Fitr, Muslims engage in various festivities and traditions, including communal prayers, feasting, and acts of charity, to celebrate the spiritual fulfillment attained through fasting during Ramadan.
The declaration of April 11 as a public holiday allows Muslims in Ghana and across the nation to observe and partake in the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr with their families, communities, and fellow believers.
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