The Federation of Muslim Councils (FMC) has thanked President John Dramani Mahama for designating March 31 and April 1, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate Eid-ul-Fitr, demonstrating the government’s support for Ghana’s Muslim community.
This gesture acknowledges the significance of Eid-ul-Fitr, an occasion marking the end of Ramadan, and enables Muslims to observe and celebrate the holy month of fasting.
As stated in a press release issued to the Ghana News Agency and signed by Al-Hajj Muhammad Amir Kpakpo Addo, the FMC’s general secretary,
The Federation of Muslim Councils (FMC) expressed its gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for fulfilling his campaign promise to the Muslim community.
The statement highlighted that the extra holiday will alleviate difficulties some Muslims encounter in fully observing Eid-ul-Fitr, due to the variability of the 29 or 30-day lunar calendar.
“We are grateful to President Mahama for recognizing the significance of Eid-ul-Fitr and declaring an additional public holiday to enable Muslims to celebrate this joyous occasion,” the statement read.
The organization praised President Mahama’s leadership for fostering a sense of national unity and social cohesion, encouraging Muslims to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in peace while embracing values of tolerance and understanding.
This acknowledgment underscores the President’s efforts to promote inclusivity and dialogue among diverse groups, ultimately strengthening the fabric of Ghanaian society.
The Federation of Muslim Councils (FMC) highlighted that the extended holiday would promote a sense of unity, inclusivity, and religious tolerance in Ghana, providing Muslims with a valuable opportunity to celebrate with their loved ones and strengthen family bonds.
The organization praised President Mahama’s leadership for fostering national unity and social cohesion, encouraging Muslims to seize the opportunity to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in peace, tolerance, and understanding.
