Muslim Leaders in Ghana Advocate for Two-Day Holidays for Eid Festivals

Muslim leaders in Ghana are calling on the government to officially designate two days as holidays for the Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha festivals. This request comes in response to ongoing disputes over the exact commencement of these holidays.

The Conference of Regional Imams of Ghana has emphasized the recurring uncertainty within the Muslim community regarding whether the Ramadan holiday should be observed on the 29th or 30th day, leading to dissatisfaction among some Muslims who challenge the declaration made by the national chief Imam.

The proposal to establish two official holiday days for these festivals aims to eliminate any confusion surrounding this matter. Suallah Abdallah Quandah, the Executive Secretary of the Conference of Regional Imams, has also expressed their desire for the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service to resume the recruitment of Arabic teachers in various Muslim schools.

During the Conference of Regional Imams of Ghana held in Kumasi, Flt Lt. Moucharoudine-Siddique Maiga, the Ghana Air Force Imam, advised Muslim leaders to refrain from seeking favors from politicians. Instead, he encouraged them to hold politicians accountable and actively promote essential development in their respective regions.