Interior CS Murkomen declares Friday public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha
Also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, Eid-ul-Adha honours Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham’s) willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail (Ishmael), in obedience to God’s command. According to Islamic tradition, God intervened and provided a ram for sacrifice instead.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has declared Friday, June 6, a public holiday.
In a gazette notice, the CS noted that the declaration was made in line with the celebration of the Eid-ul-Adha by the Muslim community.
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The declaration was also made in line with the powers bestowed on the CS by the Public Holidays Act.
"It is notified for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 (1) of the Public Holidays Act, declares Friday, the 6th June, 2024, shall be a public holiday to mark Eid-Al-Adha," read the notice in part.
Also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, Eid-ul-Adha honours Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham’s) willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail (Ishmael), in obedience to God’s command. According to Islamic tradition, God intervened and provided a ram for sacrifice instead.
To commemorate this, Muslims around the world perform the ritual slaughter of an animal, typically a sheep, goat, cow or camel. The meat is distributed among family, friends, and the less fortunate, highlighting the values of charity, sharing, and community.
The day begins with special morning prayers, followed by animal sacrifice, family visits, and gift exchanges.
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