Interior CS Kithure Kindiki
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has announced Monday, June 17, as a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Adha.
Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is a highly revered Islamic festival celebrated by Muslims around the world. It commemorates the faith and devotion of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) when he was commanded by Allah to sacrifice his beloved son, Ismail (Ishmael). The celebration falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijja, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and its observances extend over a span of three days, known as the Tashreeq days. The festivities commence with a special congregational prayer, called the Eid Prayer, held in mosques or open spaces. This collective act of worship unites the Muslim community in a shared expression of faith and devotion.
One of the most distinctive rituals of Eid al-Adha is the sacrifice of a ritually acceptable animal, such as a sheep, goat, camel, or cow. This practice, known as Udhiyah or Qurbani, is a symbolic reenactment of Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son. The meat from the sacrificed animal is then distributed among family, friends, and those in need, fostering a spirit of compassion and generosity. Eid al-Adha also holds a special connection to the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. During the Hajj, pilgrims perform the symbolic stoning of the devil, a ritual that further emphasizes the themes of spiritual purification and sacrifice. As the Hajj culminates, Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha, commemorating the trials and triumphs of faith.
Beyond its religious significance, Eid al-Adha is a time of global celebration and unity. Families gather, exchanging warm greetings of "Eid Mubarak" (Arabic for "Blessed Eid"), sharing festive meals, and strengthening bonds of love and kinship. In countries like Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom, the streets are adorned with vibrant decorations, and communities come together in a spirit of joy and gratitude.
Ndugu Kiture Kindiki:
Kwanza nakuheshimu sana na wengine wachache katika nchi ya Kenya waliotupilia mbali majina yanayotokana na ukoloni, utummwa, na imani bandia za waliowauza wanaCOHO ughaibuni kama watumwa,
Ningependa kukupa changamoto kubwa sana: Kwa vile sheria nyingi katika nchi ya Kenya zinatokana na mfumo wa sheria za Waingereza, kwa nini hatujitahidi kuandika sheria mpya zilizo na msingi wa mataifa madogo 70 (micro nations - neno alilobuni Hayati Wangari Muta Maathai badala ya lile neno la kikoloni - "kabila") ya Kenya sasa?
Kw mfano, taifa dogo la asili yangu halikumruhusu mtu kumuua mtu mwingine, kuiba, au kusema uongo. Kwa nini hatuwezi kuunda sheria mpya za Kenya ambazo matokeo ya kuiba, kusema uongo, na kumuua mtu itakuwa kali sana kiwango ambacho zaidi ya asilimia 99% za WaKenya watafuata sheria nzuri kama hii?
Kwa nini siku za sherehe zinazotokana na waliotutawala zipigwe marufuku na kuzifanya siku hizo siku za kuashimisha utamaduni wetu wa kiasili wa mataifa madogo 70 ya Kenya?
Hayati Rais wa kwanza wa nchi ya Tanzania Ndugu Kambarage Mgaya Nyerere alisema, "It can be done, play your part."
Wakati sasa umefika ambao Kenya yastahili kufuata mfumo wa nchi ya Syria. Wakati nchi hii ilipopata uhuru, ilitupilia mbali vitabu vya Kifaransa na kukuza kwa dhati lugha yao ya asili ya Kiarabu.