Eid Mubarak: How Kenyans celebrated Eid

Majority of the Muslims in Kenya are celebrating Eid al Fitr today, marking the official end of the fasting month of Ramadhan.

Thousands of Muslims gathered in various open fields across the country in the morning hours to conduct special prayers to kick off the celebrations.

Local sightings of the moon can differ, which is why there can be discrepancies between the days different countries start and end their fast.

Eid is celebrated by family and friends getting together and many will also attend special Eid prayers in the morning.

Muslim faithfuls take a selfie after Eid prayers on April 21, 2023. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

President William Ruto too was not left behind. On his Twitter account he posted, "May Allah accept your fasting, prayers, charity and righteous deeds and allow us to see many more months of Ramadans in faith and good health. Aameen."

Children having fan at Uhuru Park during Eid celebrations. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

It is traditional for people to wear new clothes, in particular children, and for loved ones and neighbours to visit each other to exchange good wishes.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi's wife Tessie Mudavadi led others in distributing food to vulnerable families in Laikipia County.

Children enjoying a ride at Uhuru Park during Eid Mubarak. [Wilberforce Okwirki, Standard]

While in Isiolo faithfuls were called upon to live together in unity while reaching out to those vulnerable in the society, In Kisumu clergy called on the government to move swiftly and lower the cost of living.

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika handing over some of the goats she donated to Muslim Faithfuls at Ziwani grounds in Nakuru for the Eid ul Fitr celebration. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Photos by Wilberrforce Okwiri, Joseph Kipsang, James Munyeki and Omondi Onyango.