Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has declared Friday, April 21, a Public Holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr.
Through a gazette notice released on Wednesday, the Cs made the information public.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 (1) of the Public Holidays Act, I declare Friday, 21st April 2023, shall be a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr,” the Gazette reads.
Eid al-Fitr, commonly referred to as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” commemorates the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan.
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It is a season of great joy and happiness and is observed by Muslims all around the world.
According to the sighting of the new moon, Eid ul-Fitr often occurs on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal, which comes after Ramadan.
Muslims come together with their loved ones and friends to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, attending special prayers in mosques or public places, exchanging gifts, and eating together.