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Idd ul Fitr

Saturday, March 21, 2026

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Id (or Eid) ul Fitr is one of the most important Islamic holidays and is observed by Muslims all over the world, including by the 10 percent or so of Kenyans who are followers of Islam. In 2027, Idd ul Fitr falls on Tuesday 9 March. The holiday will be on Saturday 26 February in 2028. It is a three-day festival that follows the end of the month of Ramadan, during which Muslims are expected to fast and pray. Fasting is replaced by feasting during Id ul Fitr, and the very name of the holiday means “Festival of Breaking the Fast.” During Ramadan, Muslims fast during the day but eat at night. They pray, recite the Koran, and attend Mosque frequently. When Ramadan ends, and the month called “Shawwal” begins, Muslims join for communal prayer, for listening to further sermons (“khutba”), and to give out charitable food donations, especially to the poor and to children. Celebrants also, following common prayer, visit their family and friends to greet them, give gifts, and to indulge in abundant feasting on all manner of traditional foods and delicacies. Those wishing to travel to Kenya during Id ul Fitr should note the Western calendar, being solar-based, does not allow a fixed date for the holiday since the Islamic calendar is lunar-based. The day drifts a bit each year. Also note that an official government declaration decides the exact date each year based on moon sightings, so the dates given in advance are technically only “estimates” until declared. Kenya has about a dozen public holidays, including Christian holidays like Easter and Christmas, secular holidays such as New Year’s Day and Labour Day, and holidays of British origin like Boxing Day. The government also recognises certain Islamic holidays like Id ul Fitr. Most of the celebrations, however, for Id ul Fitr take place along the coastal region where Arab-Muslim influence has historically been stronger. Some things to do if in Kenya during the three-day Id ul Fitr festival include: Id ul Fitr is a very religious holiday for Muslims, but there are many things to do in Kenya at the is time of year for everyone. You can both learn about the way Muslims celebrate Id ul Fitr and still take time for other activities.

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Celebrants also, following common prayer, visit their family and friends to greet them, give gifts, and to indulge in abundant feasting on all manner of traditional foods and delicacies. Those wishing to travel to Kenya during Id ul Fitr should note the Western calendar, being solar-based, does not allow a fixed date for the holiday since the Islamic calendar is lunar-based. The day drifts a bit each year. Also note that an official government declaration decides the exact date each year based o

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