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[QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 29482, member: 2262"]
Ghana just added two more holidays to next week's calendar. President John Dramani Mahama declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as days off for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. The Muslim holiday actually falls on Sunday, March 30, already a legal holiday. Because it lands on a weekend, Mahama created the extra break days.

He made this call using his authority from the Public Holidays Act. Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak shared the news with the public. He told citizens to plan for these official days off. Muslims everywhere can celebrate longer after finishing their month of Ramadan fasting.

Every school across Ghana will lock its doors next Monday and Tuesday. All government buildings will remain empty. Most companies and shops won't do business either. Families throughout the country can visit relatives, travel, or join community events during their time away from work.

Officials want everyone to celebrate safely and peacefully. They reminded people to follow all safety rules during festivities. Eid-ul-Fitr ranks among the biggest Islamic holidays on the calendar. The celebration honors gratitude, generosity, and spiritual refreshment after the fasting month ends.
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