Former president and National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama has pledged to grant an extra day for the Eid-ul Fitr holiday if elected as president.

According to a report by myjoyonline.com, Mahama made this pledge during his two-day campaign tour of the Northeast Region, where he engaged with traditional rulers and residents, addressing their concerns.

He highlighted the challenges some Muslims face in celebrating Eid-ul Fitr due to variations in the moon's sighting.

"We are going to add one more holiday to the Eid-ul Fitr holiday. After fasting, sometimes there is confusion. Some people pray on one day, and others pray on the other day because they didn’t see the moon or they saw the moon. So we are adding one more day so that whether you break the fast today or you break the fast tomorrow, you get a holiday to rest and celebrate the Eid-ul Fitr," he explained.

Additionally, Mahama expressed concern over the rising costs of the annual Hajj pilgrimage over the past eight years.

He promised that his government would put in efforts to make the pilgrimage more affordable so that more people could undertake this important journey.

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