CS Murkomen Declares Friday a Public Holiday
Murkomen made the announcement via a special gazette notice issued on the evening of Wednesday, March 18...
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Kenyan Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has officially declared Friday, March 20, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Idd-ul-Fitr.
- The holiday allows the Muslim community to celebrate the end of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
- The declaration was made by Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen through a special gazette notice.
- This year's Ramadan began around February 18 and notably coincided with the Lunar New Year and Lent, a rare convergence of major religious observances.
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CS Murkomen declares Friday a public holiday for Idd-ul-Fitr - March 2026
Kenyan Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has officially declared Friday, March 20, 2026, a public holiday across Kenya to commemorate Idd-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The Kenyan government has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate the Muslim festival of Idd-ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. This announcement was made via a gazette notice, signaling the nation's recognition of this significant Islamic observance.
