Muslims mark fete and preach love

Muslim faithful follow proceedings in Mombasa yesterday. They expressed their joy following the Government’s decision to declare Eid al Adha a national holiday. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]

Muslim faithful in Kilifi County yesterday expressed their joy following the Government’s decision to declare Eid al Adha a national holiday.

Those interviewed by The Standard said gazetting the religious fete as a public holiday, the second after Eid Ul Fitr, showed that the State is serious on its plans to foster national cohesion.