Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has declared Monday, March 31, 2025, a national holiday to celebrate Idd-ul-Fitr.
In a special Gazette Notice dated Friday, March 28, the CS noted that the nation would take the time to join Muslims in marking the end of Ramadan.
"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 Monday, March 31, shall be a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr," read part of the notice.
Following the declaration by Murkomen, all government offices, schools, and other institutions such as banks are expected to be closed to mark the religious festivity.
This year, Ramadan began on the evening of Friday, February 28, and continued until the evening of Saturday, March 29.
During this period, Muslims around the world fasted, prayed, and reflected on their religious obligations to themselves and their communities.
In his Ramadan message to Muslims as they began fasting on February 28, President William Ruto highlighted the spiritual significance of the holy month, calling on Muslims to use the period for personal reflection and devotion.
"This is an opportunity for you to commit yourselves to strengthening your faith and dedicating yourselves to doing what is right," he said.
He also praised the Muslim community for their contributions to the country and encouraged them to continue supporting the less fortunate.
In support of the Muslim community, President Ruto recently approved the duty-free importation of dates for use during Ramadan.
The announcement comes days after President Ruto hosted Muslim leaders for an Iftar dinner at the state house.
During the dinner, the president urged the religious leaders to champion peace in the country and called on Kenyans to foster national unity to ensure meaningful development in the country.
