Monrovia, May 21 -- Three senators have introduced a bill in the Liberian Senate seeking to establish specific Muslim and Christian holidays as national public holidays.

By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com

The proposed legislation, titled "An Act to Establish Certain Religious Holidays in the Republic of Liberia", was submitted to the Senate plenary on Tuesday, May 20, by Senators Edwin Snowe of Bomi County, Amara Konneh of Gbarpolu County, and Joseph Jallah of Lofa County. The senators said the bill is intended to foster religious inclusivity and promote national unity.

The proposed law calls for the official recognition of Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan Day) and Eid al-Adha (Abraham Day) as national holidays.

The s...