US EditionGov't Declares Friday a Public Holiday to Mark Eid-Ul-Adha
- On Friday, June 6, 2025, Kenya will observe a public holiday in celebration of Eid-ul-Adha, as announced by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
- The declaration upholds the tradition of officially observing key Islamic celebrations as public holidays to foster inclusivity and respect for religious diversity.
- Eid-Ul-Adha is a major Islamic festival commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son and is marked by prayers, animal sacrifice, and charity.
- Murkomen announced the holiday through a government gazette published on June 4, 2025, citing his authority under the relevant provisions of the Public Holidays Act to declare the day a public holiday.
- The public holiday offers Kenyans a second work-free day this week following Madaraka Day and encourages observance through religious and cultural practices.
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