By Jaheim T. [email protected]In his end-of-Ramadan message, Imam Krayee noted that “Muslims in the country are treated like second-class citizens. And yet, holidays for Muslims are so far-fetched.”A History of NeglectKrayee traced the neglect of Muslim rights back to Liberia’s civil war and the subsequent peace accords in Accra. He noted that Muslims participated in the negotiations and transitional governments but failed to press for recognition of Islamic holidays. “In this country, there are three things that are a priority to the Muslims, personal interest, tribalism, and politics. Missed OpportunitiesThe Chief Imam cited recent efforts to demand recognition of Muslim holidays, including a 2020 in which he told the government to take their bags in demand for Muslims rights to holiday.

Source: Front Page Africa March 24, 2026 05:17 UTC