CS Kindiki Declares Tomorrow A Public Holiday

Kindiki revealed that the declaration was so that the Muslim faithful can celebrate Idd-ul-Fitr.

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Apr 9, 2024 - 11:28 Updated: Apr 9, 2024 - 11:32
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CS Kindiki Declares Tomorrow A Public Holiday
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki during a past address /MINISTRY OF INTERIOR

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has declared Wednesday, April 10 a public holiday.

In a Gazette notice dated Tuesday, April 9, Kindiki revealed that the declaration was so that the Muslim faithful can celebrate Idd-ul-Fitr.

"It is notified for the general information of the public that, in the exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(1) of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration declares that Wednesday, the 10th April 2024 shall be a Public Holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr," read the notice in part.

Idd-ul-Fitr is a festival of breaking the fast and marks the end of the 29-30-day-long fasting by Muslims during Ramadan.

President William Ruto hosting Iftar Dinner at State House, Nairobi on April 8, 2024. /PCS

The holiday is known under various other names in different languages and countries around the world. The day is also called Lesser Eid, or simply Eid.

The announcement of the holiday follows Muslim beliefs, which depend on the sighting of the moon. The exact date of Eid varies globally depending on the moon sighting.

It's globally recognised as a festival for breaking the fast. The Muslims believe that during the month of Ramadhan, the Qur'an text was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

During this special occasion, believers share food and other resources with the less fortunate in their various communities as well as convene in various places of worship to break the fast.

Following the gazettement, all govt offices, schools and other institutions such as banks are expected to be closed to mark the religious festivities.

Muslims have been observing the holy month of Ramadhan since March 11, 2024.

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