Kindiki has declared Wednesday a public holiday as Muslims set for holy city of Mecca

Kenyan Muslims are among the thousands of pilgrims who have set course for the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to participate in Hajj, one of the most important religious obligations in Islam. More than 4,000 Kenyans are expected to attend the event this year.

The pilgrimage to Mecca is a significant event in the Islamic calendar as it replicates the steps taken by Prophet Muhammad over 1,400 years ago. The five-day event takes place in the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Dhu al-Hijja.

Muslims from all corners of the world converge on Mecca during this period, making it one of the biggest Hajj events. For every adult Muslim who is able and has means, fulfilling Hajj is considered a religious obligation that should be completed before the end of their life.

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has declared Wednesday a public holiday to mark Eid-Ul-Adha, which is the culmination of the annual pilgrimage. This will allow Kenyan Muslims who have traveled to Mecca to participate in the event without worrying about work or other obligations back home.

The pilgrimage involves several locations around Mecca and lasts for five days. It includes a series of rituals such as walking around the Kaaba, running between the hills of Safa and Marwa, and spending a day at the plain of Arafat.

Many Muslims view the journey to Mecca as a transformative experience that cleanses them of past sins and brings them closer to God. As such, the pilgrimage holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims worldwide.

With so many Muslims expected to attend this year’s event, the Kenyan pilgrims are looking forward to being part of this significant event in the Islamic calendar. They hope to return home with a renewed sense of faith and spiritual fulfillment.