Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba
Murkomen, has declared Friday, June 6, 2025, a public holiday to mark
Eid-ul-Adha.
In a Gazette notice issued on Tuesday, Murkomen said the
declaration was made under the powers conferred by Section 2 (1) of the Public
Holidays Act.
“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 Friday, 6th June, 2025, shall be a public holiday
to mark Eid-ul-Adha,” the statement read.
Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant holidays in the Islamic calendar.
It
commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in
obedience to God’s command, before God provided a ram to sacrifice instead.
The announcement allows Muslims across the
country to prepare for the religious festivities, which involve prayers,
charity, and communal meals.
Murkomen’s declaration aligns with the previous government tradition of recognising Islamic religious festivals as national holidays to ensure inclusivity and religious freedom.
