Meanwhile, Malawians this week commemorate two public holidays consecutive as on Wednesday 6th July Malawi will be commemorating the 52nd Independence Anniversary Celebrations.

According to statement seen by MBC from the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Principal Secretary Stuart Ligomeka said on 7th July is a public holiday following the communication from the Muslim Association of Malawi (MAM).

“The Muslim Association of Malawi (MAM) has advised that this year's Eid Ul-Fitri celebrations, marking the end of fasting in the month of Ramadan, will be observed on July 7th 2016. As such, the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development wishes to declare Thursday, July 7 2016 as Eid Ul-Fitri Public Holiday,” reads the statement in part.

During the month of Ramadan, Muslims observe a compulsory fast and participate in moral activities such as charity giving as well as peacemaking and it is time for intense spiritual renewal for those who observe it.

The annual observance of Ramadan which lasts for 29 to 30 days based on the sighting of the crescent is seen as one of the five pillars of Islam.

“The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development is, therefore, wishing all Muslims in Malawi and Diaspora Happy Eid Mubarak, and the general public a restful public holiday on Thursday, July 7 2016” reads the statement.