Monday Declared Public Holiday

Monday, March 31, 2025, has been declared a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr.

Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen made the announcement through a gazette notice dated March 28.

“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 Monday, the 31st of March 2025, shall be a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr,” reads part of the gazette notice.

Eid al-Fitr means ‘the festival of breaking the fast’ and marks the end of Ramadan.

On this day, must attend a charity given to the poor and needy before attending special Eid prayers.

Additionally, Muslims conduct feasts and celebrations in various forms depending on local traditions.

Ruto’s Ramadan Message

President William Ruto hosted the breaking of the fast at State House, Nairobi on March 25.

Speaking during the event, he urged Muslim clerics, and all religious leaders, to shepherd God’s flock with humility.

“We will keep supporting religious institutions, including mosques and churches, as part of celebrating the freedom of worship in our country,” Ruto said.

Also Read: Muslims and Christians Fasting for 40 Days Concurrently: What it Means

When the Muslims were starting Ramadan on February 28, Ruto reminded them of the importance of the period.

He explained that Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and devotion to acts of charity.

“This is an opportunity for you to commit yourselves to strengthening faith, and committing to do that which is right,” he said.

Also Read: Eid-ul-Fitr: What to Know About the Muslim Holiday After Ramadan

Why is Monday Important for Muslims

Ramadan in 2025 began on the evening of Friday, February 28, and is expected to conclude on the evening of Saturday, March 29.

It is considered the holiest month for Muslims and comes in the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

Further, Ramadan begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent Moon and is a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.

This period is marks when the Quran, the Muslim holy book, was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad and is important to Muslims.

Muslims fast from dawn until sunset during Ramadan refraining from eating, drinking, smoking, and sinful behavior.

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