Interior Cabinet Secretary, Fred Matiang’i, has declared Monday, July 11, a public holiday.
In a Gazette Notice dated Friday, July 8, Interior Cabinet Secretary, Fred Matiang’i, declared Monday a public holiday giving room for the Muslims to celebrate Idd-Ul-Adha, also Eid-ul-Adha.
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| Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i. File:[Courtesy] |
“It is notified for general information that in the 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,” read the notice in part.
Eid ul-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice is celebrated by Muslims all over the world as the second and biggest of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam.
During the holiday, Muslims engage in charitable activities such as sharing basic needs with needy people.
