An Islamic organization under the banner, Movement for Islamic Holidays in Liberia, is calling on the government of Liberia to see reason to establish Islamic holidays.
According to Ayoubah Dauda Swaray, head of the movement, a comparative analysis of other West African Countries including Cape Verde, Niger, Mali, Senegal and neighboring Guinea which are Muslims dominated countries do celebrate Christian's holidays; and as such, Liberia should be of no exception in granting Islamic holidays.
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