Deputy prime minister Temesgen resists Ifthar Merha custom takeover

Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen has opposed the Ethiopian Investment Holding's initiative regarding the Ifthar Merha custom. The event was reported on March 12, 2026.

According to a report by Fana Media Corporation, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen has resisted the Ethiopian Investment Holding's (EIHL) initiative on the Ifthar Merha custom. The Ifthar Merha custom is a social and cultural practice observed during the Ramadan month.

This custom is followed among the Muslim community in Ethiopia, and EIHL sought to structure it for investment institutions. Temesgen expressed clear opposition to this move. The matter was highlighted on March 12, 2026, and it may spark discussions in Ethiopian politics and investment affairs.

Details are based on the specified sources, with no additional information available.

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