The government through Interior Ministry has declared Wednesday 5th June 2019 a public holiday for Muslim faithful to celebrate Idd-ul-Fitr.
CS Interior, Dr. Fred Matiang’i declares Wednesday a public holiday for Muslim faithful to celebrate Idd-ul-Fitr.
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In a gazette notice dated Monday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi made the announcement paving way for the celebrations.
The Muslim community around the world observe the day to mark the end of the Holy month of Ramadhan where they get to reflect on how their devotions have effectively impacted on their lives.
The celebration is a culmination of 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan.
Matiangi declares Wednesday a Public holiday for Muslims to celebrate Idd-up-Fitr.
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