The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed all Senior High Schools and Senior High Technical Schools across the country to allow Muslim students who wish to observe this year’s Eid ul-Adha festivities to do so, following the declaration of Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as a public holiday.
In a circular addressed to all Regional Directors of Education, GES management stated that students granted permission to participate in the celebrations must return to school by the close of the same day.
The directive, signed by Deputy Director-General in charge of Quality and Access, Dr. Munawaru Issahaque, on behalf of the Director-General of GES, emphasized the need for compliance by all school authorities.
“Management of the Ghana Education Service wishes to inform all Heads of Senior High and Technical Schools (SHS/SHTS) that Wednesday, 27th May, 2026, has been declared a public holiday to mark the observance of the Eid ul-Adha celebration,” the statement noted.
“Accordingly, Heads of Schools are requested to grant permission to students who may wish to observe the Eid festivities to do so, with the condition that they return to school by the close of the same day,” it added.
GES further instructed Regional Directors of Education to communicate the directive to all Municipal and District Directors of Education as well as heads of schools within their jurisdictions to ensure effective dissemination and compliance.
Copies of the statement were also sent to key officials and departments within the education sector, including the Chairman of the GES Council, the Director-General of GES, Deputy Director-General (Management Services), and directors of the Schools and Instructions Divisions.
Eid ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide through prayers, charity, and family gatherings.
By 1960news.com
