Kindiki Declares Wednesday A Public Holiday To Celebrate Idd-Ul-Fitr

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has announced that Wednesday, April 10, 2024, will be a public holiday in Kenya. 

Kindiki said in a gazette notification on Tuesday, April 9, that the public holiday will be observed to commemorate Idd-ul-Fitr.

"IT IS thus informed for the general information of the public that, in exercise of the powers provided by Section 2 (1) of the Public Holidays Act. The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration designates Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as a public holiday to commemorate Idd-ul-Fitr," stated the announcement.

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Idd-ul-Fitr concludes the holy month of Ramadan, which began on March 11, 2024. 

 Idd ul-Fitr, also known as the "Festival of Breaking the Fast," starts with the sighting of a new moon. Muslims then gather in a congregation to recite the Salat al-Eid prayer.

Following the prayer, Muslims greet one another with "Eid Mubarak" (Blessed Eid) and exchange gifts and food with family and friends.

One part of Eid ul Fitr is charitable giving known as zakat al Fitr, in which Muslims are obligated to give a specified amount of money or food to people in need before the Eid prayer.

This ensures that everyone enjoys the celebrations and has plenty to celebrate.