In a gazette notice issued on Friday, CS Matiang'i said Monday would be holiday marking Idd–ul –Adha.
"IT IS notified for general information that in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 3 as read with section 2 (2) of the Public Holidays Act (Cap. 110), the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Co-ordination of National Government declares Monday, 11th July, 2022 a public holiday marking Idd–ul –Adha," reads the Gazette Notice dated July 8, 2022.
Idd–ul –Adha also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, is the second and the biggest celebration within Islam.
According to the Islamic religion,the day honours the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to Allah’s command
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