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Holidays & Observances in Ghana
Ghana is a country in West Africa. It has a growing economy with quickly advancing technology and a detailed plan for future development. It is made up of many different tribes with different beliefs and over a hundred different languages. Christianity is the predominant religion, and due to its large population, Ghana has the largest Christian population in Africa. It also has a significant amount of Muslims and people who practice indigenous beliefs with multiple deities. Holidays, especially religious ones, are often celebrated differently in different communities.
Country Observances
Holiday Date | Country Holiday | Observance Type | Religion/Belief |
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Christmas Eve | Religious/Beliefs, Popular | Christianity | |
Christmas | Public, Religious/Beliefs, Popular | Christianity | |
Boxing Day - St. Stephen's Day | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
New Years Eve | Popular | ||
New Year's Day | Popular | ||
Ramadan Begins | Religious/Beliefs | Islam / Muslim | |
Ghana Independence Day | Public | ||
International Women's Day | Popular | ||
Laylat Al-Qadr | Religious/Beliefs | Islam / Muslim |