Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has declared Wednesday, April 10, 2024, a public holiday.
In a gazette notice dated, April 9, 2024, Kindiki said the Wednesday holiday is meant to mark Idd-ul-Fitr.
“It is notified for the general information of the public that, in 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,” the gazette notice read in parts.
According to the Islamic calendar, the holiday celebrated by Muslims across the world marks the end of the holy month of fasting also known as Ramadhan.
Muslims celebrate by praying and spending time with their loved ones as they reflect on their spiritual journey and break their fast.
