Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has announced that Wednesday, June 28, will be a public holiday to celebrate Eid-Ul-Adha (Idd-Ul-Azha), as per the Public Holidays Act.

In a Special Gazette Notice issued on Monday, June 26, CS Kindiki stated that the declaration was made in accordance with the powers conferred by the Act.

The festival of Eid-Ul-Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice, is observed to honor the devotion of Abraham and Ishmael in the Islamic faith. It signifies the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage, which is the fifth pillar of Islam.

Defence CS Aden Duale commended CS Kindiki for recognizing the holiday and proclaiming it as a public holiday. He expressed his appreciation to the government for the decision.

According to the Public Holidays Act, dates associated with the Islamic faith are designated as public holidays.

Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan, was celebrated on April 21, 2023, following a Gazette Notice issued by the Ministry of Interior.

During Eid-Ul-Adha, believers engage in acts of charity, sharing food and gifts with those in need. They gather in various places of worship to break their fast and participate in special prayers.

The Islamic calendar includes two major celebration festivals, with Eid-ul-Fitr following Ramadan and Eid-ul-Adha following the Hajj pilgrimage.

The declaration of Eid-Ul-Adha as a public holiday provides an opportunity for Muslims across the country to observe and celebrate this significant occasion.