Ghana's president announces new public holiday for Eid al-Fitr and plans to reduce Hajj costs.
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to add a public holiday for Eid al-Fitr, giving Ghanaians two days to celebrate the Islamic festival. This move fulfills a campaign promise to honor Islamic traditions. Additionally, a five-member task force, led by MP Collins Dauda, will travel to Saudi Arabia to negotiate lower costs for the Hajj pilgrimage, aiming to make it more accessible for Muslims in Ghana.
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