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General News of Tuesday, 11 February 2003

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Eid-ul-Adha: Today Is A Public Holiday

This year's Eid-ul-Adha celebration would be held on Today 11th February throughout the country.
A statement signed on Friday by Dr. Kwame Addo-Kufuor, Acting Minister of the Interior, declared the day as a statutory public holiday.
Meanwhile, another statement signed by Alhaji Awaisi Bios, Public Relations Officer of the Office of The National Chief Imam, said the Chief Imam would lead the Eid Prayer at the Independence Square.
The Chief Imam called on all Regional, District and Zonal Chief Imams to pray for the President, the Vice-President, the government and the nation for peace and prosperity.
The Chief Imam wished all Muslims a happy celebration and those on pilgrimage to Mecca a peaceful and successful Hajj.