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Sierra Leone announces it is banning public Christmas and New Year celebrations in order to contain the spread of the Ebola virus.

The government yesterday banned the use of taxpayers’ money in printing and distributing festive season cards ahead of this year’s Christmas and New Year celebrations.

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For many people Easter means a long weekend away from the drudgery of work. Even Christians who observe the resurrection of Christ see the season as a reason to get out of the office for a couple of days and treat the children to something special.

Celebrations in West Africa for the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha are being badly affected by the Ebola outbreak, with many public places deserted.

Muslims around the world have been celebrating Eid al-Adha