President John Dramani Mahama has declared that an additional national holiday will be set aside to commemorate Eid ul-Fitr.

This initiative fulfills a commitment he made during his campaign and acknowledges the vital role of the Muslim community in the country’s progress.

During a groundbreaking event for the new Hajj Village on Friday, February 28, President Mahama revealed that he had instructed the presidency’s chief legal advisor, Marietta Brew, to revise the Public Holidays Act.

“I am pleased to announce that I have instructed the legal counsel at the presidency, Madam Marietta Brew, to amend the Public Holidays Act to allow for an additional holiday in celebration of Eid ul-Fitr. From this year onwards, two public holidays will be observed at the end of the holy month of Ramadan,” he stated.Eid ul-Fitr, known as the "Festival of Breaking the Fast," is a significant religious celebration observed by Muslims across the globe, signifying the conclusion of Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting in Islam.