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Muslims holding Eid-Ul-Fitr prayer at Bondeni Primary school in Nakuru County on Monday, May 2, 2022. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]
Muslims across the country have converged in various locations across the country to mark the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.
Preparing for prayers to mark the end of the Ramadan fast at the Menengai High school in Nakuru County on Monday, May 2, 2022. [Harun Wathari, Standard]
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims all over the world enjoy Eid ul-Fitr, which is a celebration of breaking their fast after a month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Muslims during Eid-Ul-Fitr prayer at Menengai High School in Nakuru County on Monday, May 2 2022. [Harunwath]
Eid is an Arabic term which means "festival of breaking of the fast". It is the most important religious festival in Islam Calendar and takes place in the month of Shawwal.
Eid-Ul-Fitr prayers at Ronald Ngala School in Mombasa County on Monday, May 2, 2022. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]
Mombasa governor Ali Hassan Joho and other leaders led the Muslim faithful during an early morning prayer session at Roald Ngala school in Mombasa County.
Muslim faithful hold prayers during Eid-Ul-Fitr celebrations at Ronald Ngala School in Mombasa County on Monday, May 2, 2022. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]
Ramadan is a special month which commemorates the first revelation given to the Prophet Muhammad. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and only begins when the new moon is sighted.
It can also vary by one day from country to country if the new moon is sighted in one country but not yet in another.
Mombasa businessman Suleiman Shahbal and Mvita MP Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir and other Muslims hold prayers during Eid-Ul-Fitr celebrations at Ronald Ngala School in Mombasa County on Monday. May 2, 2022. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]
The Islamic calendar is based on lunar cycles, not the Gregorian calendar, which is why the exact date of Ramadan changes each year.
As the charity, Muslim Aid says: "The Islamic calendar follows the phases of the moon, commonly known as the lunar cycle.
Muslims faithful during Eid-Ul-Fitr prayer at Menengai High school in Nakuru on Monday, May 2, 2022. [Harun Wathari, Standard]
It is believed that the Quran - the Islamic holy book - was revealed to mankind during Ramadan through the Prophet Muhammad.
Goat sellers wait for buyers at the Kiamaiko goat market on May 01, 2022, as Muslims celebrated Eid. More goats were slaughtered than usual as traders expected Muslims to show up for the celebration of Eid. [Denish Ochieng]
During the sacred month, Muslims are able to fast abstain from food, drink, smoking, and marital relations from dawn until sunset.
A butcher checks on goats' carcasses at Kiamaikio slaughterhouse on May 01, 2022. More goats were slaughtered than usual as traders expected Muslims to show up for the celebration of Eid. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]
They also try to avoid other sinful acts, including gossip and swearing.
The Standard Group Plc is a
multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper
print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
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