Government declares July 28 as a statutory public holiday
The Ministry of the Interior has declared Monday, July 28, 2014 a Statutory Public Holiday.
A statement signed by Hon. Kwesi Ahwoi, Minister for the Interior, on Monday said the day marks the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr.
The statement said: “The general public is hereby reminded that Monday 28 July, 2014, which marks the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country”.
Eid-ul Fitr, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan.