Shafaq News/ The Iraqi government has declared a public holiday for Wednesday in celebration of Christmas.
In a brief statement, the Council of Ministers voted to make December 25, 2024, an official holiday in observance of the Christmas festivities.
Earlier, the Kurdistan Regional Government announced an official 11-day holiday to mark Christmas and the New Year.
KRG confirmed that the holiday will begin on December 25 and last until Thursday, January 2, 2025, in all institutions.