- The government declares Monday, the 17th, a public holiday.
- In a gazette notice dated 13th June 2024, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, declared that the day marks Eid-Al-Adha celebrations.
Eid-Al-Adha, also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, is one of the two major Islamic holidays. The other major holiday on the Muslim calendar is Eid-al-Fitr’ the Festival of Breaking the Fast.
Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid-Al-Adha to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail, an act of obedience to the commands given to him by Allah in a dream.
The celebration of Eid-Al-Adha usually falls on the last day of the annual Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca.
Muslims mark this day with special prayers at dawn held in Mosques or Islamic Centers, exchange gifts, wear new clothes, and gather with family and friends for a feast. During this day, Muslims also share with the needy in the society.