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boy killed in Awutu Papaase building collapseOver 50 land guards attack Gomoa Maim during jubilationGhana appoints Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coachCFC sweep Kenya’s DCI to top Pool CAsikuma to benefit from Big Push road agenda – MPNPP condemns arrest of Baba Amando, cites rights concernsNigeria Customs stage comeback to beat KCC 3-1Al Ahly overpower National Alcohol 3-0 in opening clashAl Ahly opens African women’s volleyball championship in EgyptCAVB president opens 2026 African women’s volleyball championshipKenya’s KPC thrash Ghana’s KSC with commanding 3-0 victoryLTV defeat VPC 3-1 in Pool D openerLet’s work hard to eliminate unemployment in Cape Coast — Charles Quansah85 percent of Ghanaians unhappy with government LGBTQ+ stanceTeacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana raises concern over limited teacher recruitmentDrunk man dies after being run over at KormantseFree eye-care outreach launched in North Dayi constituencyNADMO warns of possible earthquake threat in Central 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Sun. Apr 19th, 2026

Eid ul-Fitr: Mahama grants two-day national holiday

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that an extra public holiday will be observed in honour of the Muslim celebration of Eid ul-Fitr.

This decision aligns with his campaign pledge and serves as a recognition of the significant contributions of the Muslim community to national development.

Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the new Hajj Village on Friday, 28th February, President Mahama disclosed that he had directed the presidency’s legal counsel, Marietta Brew, to amend the Public Holidays Act accordingly.

“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.

source: myjoyonline.com

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