Interior Cabinet Secretary prof. Kithure Kindiki has declared Monday 24th April a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr.
Idd-ul-Fitr is normally celebrated by Muslim community across the globe, including Kenya, significantly marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan Mubarak which is a time of fasting, prayer and reflection.
As a result, the move made by CS Kindiki in an announcement gazetted today is that which is welcomed warmly by the Muslim community in Kenya.
Apart from honouring the day as a very important one to the Muslim community, the declaration of the holiday also demonstrates the government’s commitment to promoting religious harmony and recognizing the diversity of its citizens.
It is a step towards creating an inclusive society where people of all faiths are respected and their religious traditions recognized.
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