Government declares April 11 as holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr celebration

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The government has officially announced Thursday, April 11, as a statutory public holiday to commemorate Eid-ul-Fitr, according to a statement released by Interior Minister Henry Quartey.

Eid-ul-Fitr, a significant religious occasion for Muslims worldwide, signifies the conclusion of Ramadan, the month-long period of fasting (sawm) in Islamic tradition.

This holiday marks the culmination of 29 or 30 days of

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The specific date of Eid-ul-Fitr varies based on the sighting of the new moon by local religious authorities, resulting in slight discrepancies in celebration dates across different regions.