The government of Kenya has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, a public holiday to mark the celebration of Idd-ul-Fitr.
In a gazette notice issued on Wednesday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the holiday in accordance with Section 2(1) of the Public Holidays Act.
Idd-ul-Fitr, also widely known as Eid al-Fitr, is one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
During Ramadan, Muslims observe strict dawn-to-sunset fasting, known as saum, for a period of 29 to 30 days. The practice is aimed at fostering self-discipline, deepening God-consciousness—referred to as taqwa—and promoting empathy for the less fortunate.
As the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Ramadan also commemorates the revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad.
The declaration of the public holiday allows Muslims across the country to join millions around the world in celebrating the end of the fasting period with prayers, charity, and communal festivities.
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