Official: Government Declares Wednesday,
May 27, 2026, a Public Holiday for Eid Al-Adha in Rwanda
ITANGAZO
Minisiteri y’Abakozi ba Leta n’Umurimo
iramenyesha abakoresha n’abakozi bose bo mu nzego za Leta n’iz’abikorera ko ku
wa Gatatu, tariki ya 27 Gicurasi 2026, ari umunsi w’ikiruhuko mu rwego rwo
kwizihiza Umunsi Mukuru wa Eid Al-Adha.
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Ministry of Public Service and Labour
informs all employers and employees in both public and private sectors that
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 is an official public holiday in celebration of Eid
Al-Adha.
COMMUNIQUÉ
Le Ministère de la Fonction Publique et du
Travail informe tous les employeurs et employés des secteurs public et privé
que le mercredi 27 mai 2026 est un jour férié officiel à l’occasion de la
célébration de l’Aïd al-Adha.
The Ministry of Public Service and Labour
(MIFOTRA) has officially announced that Wednesday, May 27, 2026, will be
observed as a public holiday across Rwanda.
The holiday is declared in celebration of Eid
Al-Adha (the Festival of Sacrifice), one of the most significant
celebrations in the Islamic calendar.
Scope of the Holiday
According to the official communique issued
by the Ministry, this public holiday applies to all workers nationwide. It
covers:
- The Public Sector: All government
ministries, agencies, and public institutions.
- The Private Sector: All private
companies, businesses, and non-governmental organizations.
Employers and employees in both sectors are
requested to take note of this announcement to plan their working schedules
accordingly.
What is Eid Al-Adha?
Eid Al-Adha, also known as the "Feast
of the Sacrifice," honors the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to
sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command. Before Ibrahim could
sacrifice his son, God provided a lamb to be sacrificed instead.
In commemoration of this intervention,
animals (usually sheep, goats, or cows) are sacrificed. The meat is then
divided into three parts:
- One share is given to the poor and needy.
- One share is given to relatives, friends, and neighbors.
- One share is retained by the family.
It is a time of deep reflection, prayer,
charity, and community gathering.
Wishing a blessed and peaceful Eid
Al-Adha to all our Muslim readers, their families, and communities across
Rwanda! Eid Mubarak!
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