President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that his government is going to amend the Holidays Act to include an extra holiday on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
According to John Mahama after this year fast for the Ramadan Muslims will have two holidays for Sallah festivities.
Speaking during the National Muslim Prayer and Thanksgiving Service, John Mahama stated, “We are going to amend the Holidays Act to include an extra holiday on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and so this year after we finish the fast for Ramadan, we will have two holidays for the Sallah festivities”.
Meanwhile, Ghanaians have been divided in opinion with some expressing their displeasure of Mahama plans to amend the Holidays Act.
One X user stated, “This does not sound like any of your promises to Ghanaians ooo. The zongo need development, not holidays”, another stated, “We have voted NPP out because aren’t doing anything and this is what you are also up to. U promised us zongo development not holiday”.
Another social media also stated, those condemning the move must read to understand the need for two days, “It’s the way some people are in the comments condemning this for me. Instead of being quick to criticize, why not read extensively to find out why it is necessary to have two days instead of one? Sigh!”.
Additional one user also praised John Mahama move as a step to validate Islamic traditions, saying, “This step validates Islamic traditions and highlights the significant contributions of the Muslim community to national development. I strongly agree with him”.
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We are going to amend the Holidays Act to include an extra holiday on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr – President John Mahama at the National Muslim Prayer and Thanksgiving Service#TV3GH pic.twitter.com/60OIzMPzxM
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