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Jamia Mosque holds Friday prayers earlier than usual

Jamia Mosque in Nairobi CBD.

Nairobi, Kenya: Muslims in Nairobi’s largest mosque in the city center will conduct Friday prayers earlier than usual in anticipation of closure of major roads ahead of President Barack Obama’s visit.

Jamia Mosque Deputy Imam Sheikh Juma Amir told faithful in the mosque Thursday that the prayers will be conducted at 1pm instead of the usual 1:30pm to enable the worshipers avoid the anticipated disruptions in traffic movements in the city.

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