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June 5 declared Public Holiday

The Ministry of Interior has declared Wednesday, June 5 as a <a href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/news/local/wednesday-march-6-declared-as-a-public-holiday/kktb1dh" target="_blank">Statutory Public Holiday</a>.
Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery
Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery

In a statement signed by the Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery, it said the day which marks the celebration of Eid-al-Fitr should be observed as such throughout the country.

Holiday

Holiday

Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr means "festival of breaking the fast" and marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.

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Traditionally, Eid is celebrated for three days as an official holiday in all Muslim-majority countries. 

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