𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 – Gh Edu Pro
The Ministry of the Interior has announced that both Monday, March 31, 2025, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, will be public holidays in celebration of Eid-Ul-Fitr.
Eid-Ul-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is a significant Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. Traditionally, this festival is observed on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. In 2025, Eid-Ul-Fitr is expected to fall on either Sunday, March 30, or Monday, March 31, depending on the sighting of the moon.
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Given that March 30, 2025, is a Sunday-a day already recognized as a non-working day-the President of Ghana has, through an Executive Instrument, declared the following days as public holidays:
- Monday, March 31, 2025: This day will serve as a public holiday to observe Eid-Ul-Fitr.
- Tuesday, April 1, 2025: An additional public holiday to ensure extended celebrations and accommodate the potential variation in the moon sighting.
The Ministry of the Interior emphasizes that these holidays should be observed nationwide, allowing all citizens to participate in the festivities and respect the cultural significance of Eid-Ul-Fitr.
During these holidays, Muslims across Ghana will engage in various activities, including:
- Special Prayers: Congregational prayers, known as Salat al-Eid, are held in mosques and open grounds.
- Charitable Acts: Giving to the less fortunate, known as Zakat al-Fitr, is an essential aspect of the celebration.
- Feasting: Families and friends come together to enjoy festive meals, marking the end of the fasting period.
The government encourages all Ghanaians, regardless of their religious affiliations, to embrace the spirit of unity, peace, and compassion that Eid-Ul-Fitr represents.
