I humbly wish to suggest Eid al-adha be declared a public holiday. This is the larger of the two Eid celebrations.
In the great USA, the country we together aspire to be like, both Eid celebrations are public holidays. Note well, this is in spite of all the existing “islamophobia.”
The celebration of this day is expanding rapidly. Let us endeavour to learn more about each other’s faiths. Show the world that in T&T all find an equal place.
Public holidays are representative of all the citizens of T&T. It matters not how many we have. This is about a way of life.
Mr PM, you are in control, make it happen.
AV Rampersad,
Princes Town