This archive report was first published on 20 May 2020.
On May 20, 2020, the government announced that Monday, May 25, would be a public holiday to mark Idd-Ul-Fitr, a significant day in the Islamic calendar.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i made the declaration in a public notice, citing the Public Holidays Act.
According to Islamic tradition, Ramadhan is the ninth month of the lunar calendar, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset to commemorate the revelation of the Holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad.
Kenyan Muslims began observing the holy month of Ramadhan on April 25, following an announcement by the Chief Kadhis on April 24.
As the dates of the start of the month keep moving every year in the lunar calendar, the beginning and end of fasting dates vary.
The exact dates depend on when the moon is seen, marking the start of the holy month.
