Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has gazetted Monday, March 31, as a public holiday 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 Holiday Act the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration declares that Monday, March 31, 2025 shall be a public holiday." What is Idd-ul-Fitr?
Idd-ul-Fitr is an Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting.
It is celebrated with prayers, community gatherings, and feasting.
Also known as the "festival of breaking the fast," Idd-ul-Fitr signifies the conclusion of Ramadan, during which Muslims abstain from food and drink between dawn and sunset.
