President William Ruto has sent a message of goodwill to the Muslim community in the country as they prepare to celebrate Eid ul Fitr on Wednesday.
Eid ul Fitr is the feast of breaking the month-long fast observed over the Holy month of Ramadan.
Ramadan requires Muslims to fast from sunrise to sundown for a month to recall the revealing of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad.
“I join the people of Kenya in sending warm congratulations and the best wishes to the Muslim faithful across our nation as they celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr,” the President said in his message Tuesday evening.
“May the Almighty accept the fasting, prayers, acts of charity and sacrifices that you have made over the past 30 days, and fortify you on your spiritual journey,” he added.
The Head of State on Monday evening hosted Muslim leaders for Iftar, the first meal to mark the breaking of the fast, at State House, Nairobi,
This was after the crescent moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia.
On Tuesday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki gazetted Wednesday, April 10, a public holiday to mark Eid ul Fitr.
President Ruto said the discipline and commitment the Muslim community demonstrated is an inspiration to all people of faith to exercise compassion towards each other through acts of giving especially to the less fortunate.
He pointed out that inter-faith understanding is a powerful pillar of peace, love and unity in the beloved country that is Kenya.
“Eid ul Fitr is an opportunity for all communities of faith to stand in solidarity with our Muslim brothers and sisters by demonstrating gratitude to Almighty God and benevolence to our fellow citizens,” Ruto said.
“Once again, I humbly request Muslims to continue offering prayers for the unity and prosperity of our nation. Finally, I wish you a blessed Eid ul Fitr, filled with happiness, love and harmony. Eid Mubarak!”
