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Kenya's faithful harmony: When Lent, Ramadhan meet

Muslims wait for the time of breaking their fast (Iftar) at Lamu Island's Mukunguni square in Lamu county on Saturday,22nd, March,2025 during the ongoing fasting of the holy month of Ramadhan. The breaking of the fast (Iftar) attended by hundreds of the local Muslims was organized by the local Governor Timamy. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard].

Every 33 years, the stars align - or rather, the calendars - to present a truly remarkable event: the sacred seasons of Lent and Ramadan overlap.

It's a time when two distinct faiths illuminate the country in a shared glow of devotion, charity, and reflection.

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