Interior CS Declares Monday Public Holiday For Idd-Ul-Fitr
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced Monday, March 31, 2025, as a national holiday to commemorate Idd-ul-Fitr.
In a special Gazette Notice dated Friday, March 28, the CS stated that the nation would take the time to join Muslims in commemorating the end of Ramadan.
“It is notified for the general information of the public that, in the 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, March 31, shall be a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr,” read part of the notice.
Following Murkomen’s statement, all government offices, schools, and other institutions, including banks, are expected to close to commemorate the holy holiday.
— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) March 28, 2025
This year, Ramadan began on Friday evening, February 28, and ended on Saturday evening, March 29.
During this time, Muslims around the world fasted, prayed, and reflected on their Islamic responsibilities to themselves and their communities.
President William Ruto emphasized the spiritual aspect of Ramadan in his greeting to Muslims on February 28th, as they began fasting.
He also encouraged Muslims to use the period for personal meditation and devotion.
“This is an opportunity for you to commit yourselves to strengthening your faith and dedicating yourselves to doing what is right,” he said.
He also complimented the Muslim community for its contributions to the country and asked them to continue to help the less fortunate.
In solidarity with the Muslim community, President Ruto recently approved the duty-free importation of dates for Ramadan.
Interior CS Declares Monday Public Holiday For Idd-Ul-Fitr
