Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has declared Monday, August 12, 2019, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha.
Eid-ul-Adha is an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Abraham to follow God's command to sacrifice his son (Isaac).
The festival also marks the end of Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca.
It is one of the two Eid celebrations - Eid ul-Adha and Eid ul-Fitr - and is often considered the holier of the two.
During the festival, Muslims around the world will gather to mark one of the holiest days in the religious calendar.
Traditionally, the festival lasts for four days but public holidays vary around the world - with Arab countries observing a nine-day public holiday.
During the festival, friends and family gather together to exchange gifts and money, as well as enjoy traditional delicacies together.
It is a tradition to give gifts and be given new clothes during Eid ul-Adha, with the element of sacrifice being a huge part of the tradition.
In commemoration of the above, an animal is sacrificed and divided into three parts, one share is given to the poor and needy, another is kept for home, and the third is given to friends and relatives.
Across the world, Islamic families buy, keep and slaughter their own animals, with the rules stating that the animal must be in good health and an adult.
