March 31 and April 1, 2025 Declared Public Holidays to Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in Ghana as announced by the Ministry of Interior
The Ministry of the Interior officially declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as statutory public holidays in Ghana to mark Eid-ul-Fitr, the Islamic festival celebrating the end of Ramadan.
The announcement, shared via a post on X by GhanaTrends.com and broadcast by Woezor TV, highlights the government’s recognition of the cultural and religious significance of the occasion for Ghana’s Muslim community. Eid-ul-Fitr, often referred to as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is a time of joy, gratitude, and communal unity, following a month of dawn-to-dusk fasting.
Eid-ul-Fitr in Ghana: March 31 and April 1, 2025 Declared Public Holidays
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Eid-ul-Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal in the Islamic lunar calendar, with its Gregorian date shifting annually due to the sighting of the crescent moon, as noted in a Wikipedia entry on the holiday. In Ghana, the celebration typically involves special prayers, feasting on traditional dishes, and acts of charity, such as giving to the poor, which are central to the festival’s spirit.
The two-day holiday provides an opportunity for families to gather, share meals, and participate in communal events, fostering a sense of togetherness across the nation’s diverse cultural landscape.
