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March 18, 2026
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Government declares Friday a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr

Government declares Friday a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr

Government declares Friday, March 20, 2026, a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr...

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Kenya's government has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, a public holiday across the nation to commemorate Idd-ul-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan.

  • The declaration was made by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen via a Gazette notice.
  • The holiday is in accordance with the Public Holidays Act.
  • Idd-ul-Fitr is a three-day Islamic holiday celebrated upon the first sighting of the crescent moon.

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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.

CS Murkomen Declares Friday a Public Holiday
CS Murkomen Declares Friday a Public Holiday

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Murkomen declares March 20 public holiday for Idd-ul-Fitr
Murkomen declares March 20 public holiday for Idd-ul-Fitr

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CS Murkomen declares Friday public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr
CS Murkomen declares Friday public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr

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Gov’t declares Friday public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr
Gov’t declares Friday public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr

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