Friday Declared Public Holiday in Kenya for Eid-ul-Adha 2025 – CS Kipchumba Murkomen
Nairobi, Kenya – June 4, 2025
In a special gazette notice released today, Interior Cabinet Secretary Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen officially declared Friday, June 6, 2025, a public holiday in Kenya to allow Muslims to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha.
The declaration, made under the Public Holidays Act (Cap. 110), recognizes the importance of this Islamic festival and gives the nation an opportunity to unite in celebration and reflection.
Why June 6, 2025, Is a Public Holiday in Kenya
The public holiday has been set aside to mark Eid-ul-Adha 2025, one of the most significant holidays in the Islamic calendar. Commonly known as the Festival of Sacrifice, Eid-ul-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and willingness to obey God, who provided a ram to be sacrificed instead of his son.
According to the gazette notice dated June 3, 2025, CS Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen stated that the government recognizes the importance of religious holidays and encourages Kenyans to uphold the values of unity, sacrifice, and compassion.
How Eid-ul-Adha Is Celebrated in Kenya
Eid-ul-Adha is widely celebrated across the country, especially in counties with significant Muslim populations like Mombasa, Nairobi, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Kisumu. Here are some of the key traditions:
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Early morning prayers held in mosques and open grounds
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Animal sacrifices (goats, sheep, or cows) shared with family, neighbors, and the needy
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Feasting and family gatherings
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Acts of charity and community service
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Children and families wear new clothes and exchange gifts
Government Support and National Unity
By gazetting the holiday, CS Kipchumba Murkomen reinforced the government’s commitment to religious inclusion and national harmony. Public holidays like Eid-ul-Adha remind Kenyans of the country’s rich diversity and shared values.
