Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has extended heartfelt Eid ul-Adha greetings to Muslims across Kenya, emphasising the festival’s core values of sacrifice, selflessness, and community care.
In his Eid ul-Adha message shared on Friday, June 6, 2025, via his official social media channels, Kalonzo encouraged all Kenyans, irrespective of faith, to reflect on the importance of giving, uplifting others, and living with purpose.
“On this sacred occasion of Eid ul-Adha, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes. Eid ul-Adha is a powerful reminder of the values of sacrifice, selflessness, and community care. It invites us all, regardless of faith, to reflect on what it means to give, to uplift others, and to live with purpose,” Kalonzo wrote.
The Wiper leader also called for renewed compassion, unity, and resilience among Kenyans, urging collective efforts to build a nation where no one is left behind. He concluded by wishing the Muslim community joyful celebrations filled with peace and shared blessings.
“At a time when many families across our nation face real challenges, may this day renew in us the spirit of compassion, unity, and resilience. Let us continue to walk together as one people, building a Kenya where no one is left behind,” he added.
“May your celebrations be filled with joy, peace, and shared blessings.”
Public holiday
To facilitate nationwide observance of the holy day, which holds deep spiritual significance in the Islamic faith, the government on June 4 officially declared Friday, June 6, 2025, a public holiday.
The announcement, published under Gazette Notice No. 7317, was made by the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, who noted that the declaration was made in exercise of powers vested in him under Section 2(1) of the Public Holidays Act (Cap. 110).
“NAIROBI, 4th June, 2025 GAZETTE NOTICE No. 7317 THE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS ACT (Cap. 110) DECLARATION OF PUBLIC HOLIDAY. IT IS notified for the general information of the public that in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 (1) of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration declares that Friday, 6th June, 2025, shall be a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha. Dated the 3rd June, 2025,” the gazette read.
Eid-ul-Adha celebrations
The Eid-ul-Adha celebration, often referred to as the Feast of Sacrifice, is traditionally marked by prayers, the slaughtering of animals, sharing meals, and acts of charity, symbolising faith, obedience, and communal care.
The holiday, which shifts annually based on the Islamic lunar calendar, is one of the two major festivals celebrated by Muslims worldwide, the other being Eid al-Fitr.
