Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, on Wednesday, dressed in Muslim regalia and joined Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho in Mombasa to mark Iftar celebrations.
In the photos, the two are seen hugging at Treasury Square in Mombasa as the governor received the no-nonsense CS for this year's Eid Baraza.
The event, which was marked to end the holy month of Ramadhan, was also attended by Tourism CS Najib Balala.
To honour the celebrations, Matiang'i declared Wednesday, June 5, 2019, as a public holiday for the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr.
The CS made the announcement through a Gazette Notice dated Monday, June 3, 2019, for Muslim brothers and sisters to mark their special day.
The day is celebrated for three days, and on the morning of the first day, Muslims gather together from all walks of life for prayers across the world.
The actual date of the bountiful festivity isn't pre-determined as is the case with other holidays, but rather dependent on the combination of astronomical calculations, as well as, the sighting of the new moon by the Chief Kadhi.
Due to the inconsistent dates, Muslims across the world decided to celebrate Eid when the new moon appears over the holy city of Mecca instead of their own locations.
The colourful celebrations usually involve creative henna patterns, donning of the finest Kanzus and traditional dresses as well as giving out charity in the form of food to the less fortunate or neighbours regardless of the religious doctrine.
It is important to note that dates may vary depending on the moon sightings, and any changes are always communicated by the Chief Kadhi.
