The Ifa Orisha Council of Trinidad and Tobago is renewing its call for the establishment of a national public holiday to recognise the faith, saying such a move would promote education, inclusion, and cultural healing.

President of the Ifa Orisha Council of Trinidad and Tobago, Chief Shaka Alexander, says the Ifa Orisha faith is often wrongly associated with the Spiritual Baptist religion, despite having distinct teachings and traditions.

He is therefore advocating for a national public holiday, which he believes would help promote greater awareness and understanding of the faith.