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The proclamation directs all citizens and foreign nationals living within the borders, as well as prelates, priests, deacons, evangelists, imams, and other members of the Sacerdotal Order, to come together in their respective places of worship for the common purpose of pleading for God’s ongoing kindness and generosity towards all peoples and nations of the world, particularly the people of Liberia.

The proclamation said that the first day of January is designated as a national holiday every year, known as “New Year’s Day,” and should be duly observed under the Patriotic Cultural Observance Law, Title 25, Liberian Code of Laws of 1956.

“This day affords many citizens and residents of Liberia the opportunity to celebrate the infinite goodness and mercy of the Almighty who has blessed and prospered the work of the minds, hearts and hands of all the people of Liberia during the previous year”, the proclamation stated.