Gov’t declares Friday public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr
The government has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr...
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The Kenyan government has officially declared Friday, March 20, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Idd-ul-Fitr. This announcement was made via a gazette notice, signaling the nation's recognition of this significant Islamic observance.
- The holiday falls on March 20, 2026.
- The declaration was made by the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen.
- Idd-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims, and is also known as the "festival of breaking the fast."
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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.
