Muslims end Ramadhan fasting with joy and prayers

Muslim community in Mombasa town say their early morning Idd-ul-Fitr prayers to mark the end of the Holy month of Ramadhan at the Memon Villa Square grounds.[Photo: Gideon Maundu]

NAIROBI, KENYA: Muslims across the country Monday celebrated Idd ul Fitr, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadhan.

Although the official Idd holiday for all Kenyans will be marked Tuesday, Muslims in many parts of the world observed the celebrations Monday. This was after a new moon was sighted, marking the end of Ramadhan.