Interior Cabinet secretary Kipchumba Onesmus Murkomen has declared tomorrow Friday 19th March 2026 a public holiday.
In a gazette notice C.S. Murkomen has said the holiday will be to commemorate this year’s Idd-Ul- Fitr.
The holiday marks the end of the Ramadhan period that uniquely coincided with the 40 days of Lent commemorated by various Christian denominations worldwide.
“It is notified for the general information of the public that, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 (1) of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration declares that Friday, the 20th March, 2026, shall be a Public Holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr,” Murkomen said.
In a show of religious harmony, leaders drawn from both the Christian and Islamic faith gathered on Tuesday 17th March 2026 for an Interfaith Iftar Dinner at Nyali Baptist Church in Mombasa aimed at unity and peaceful coexistence among diverse faith communities.
Speaking to the press after the dinner, the clerics emphasized the importance of interfaith dialogue in fostering national unity.
They said collaboration among religious groups is essential in addressing social challenges and building mutual respect.
