Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has declared Wednesday, April 10 as a national holiday.
In a special Gazette Notice dated Tuesday, April 9, the CS noted that the nation will take the time to mark the Idd-ul-Fitr.
Muslims across the country are set to mark the Idd celebration to mark the end of Ramadhan.
“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 Wednesday, the 10th of April 2024 shall be a Public Holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr,” read the notice in part.
Following the gazettement, all govt offices, schools and other institutions such as banks are expected to be closed to mark the religious festivities.
Muslims have been observing the holy month of Ramadhan since March 11, 2024.
During this period, Muslims used the time to pray, fast and offer service to their communities.
The announcement comes a day after President William Ruto hosted Muslim leaders across the country for an Iftar Dinner at State House on April 9.
During the event, the religious leaders raised various concerns that were affecting a section of Kenyans in the country including challenges in the acquisition of National Identity cards (IDs).
Consequently, the Head of State announced that there will no longer be vetting of any Kenyan during the application of an ID.
