In pictures: Activity slows as Ramadan begins
Ramadan, a month-long period of fasting, acts of charity and a focus on avoiding conflict, is expected to end on April 10.
Human and vehicle traffic slowed in several parts of the country on Monday as Muslims officially began their fast for the holy month of Ramadan.
Spot checks by The Eastleigh Voice in counties including Nairobi, Mombasa and Kwale found fewer vehicles on the roads as well as less human traffic.
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A market in Kwale County is pictured on March 11, 2024, when the holy month of Ramadan officially began. (Photo: Mishi Gongo)
A market in Kwale County is pictured on March 11, 2024, when the holy month of Ramadan officially began. (Photo: Mishi Gongo)
Businesses such as restaurants were closed although some selling fast food remained open.
The expectation was that the activity would pick from 4 pm as businesses prepared to break the fast in the evening, with specific timings set for each part of the country.
A less busy section of Mombasa County following the beginning of Ramadan on March 11, 2024. (Photo: Farhiya Hussein)
A less busy section of Mombasa County following the beginning of Ramadan on March 11, 2024. (Photo: Farhiya Hussein)
Throughout the holy month, Muslims partake in pre-dawn meals, known as "suhoor," to sustain themselves during daylight hours and break their fasts with "iftar," often enjoying large meals with family and friends.
A less busy section of Mombasa County following the beginning of Ramadan on March 11, 2024. (Photo: Farhiya Hussein)
In Eastleigh, most major restaurants in the area, including Kilimanjaro, Curubo, Al Bushra, and Silver, closed their doors for the day, accommodating the fasting rituals of the Muslim community.
Shoppers and visitors who frequented Eastleigh found themselves searching for lunch options elsewhere as the popular restaurants remained closed.
A view of a less busy Eastleigh in Nairobi following the beginning of Ramadan on March 11, 2024. (Photo: Amin Abdullahi)
A view of a less busy Eastleigh in Nairobi following the beginning of Ramadan on March 11, 2024. (Photo: Amin Abdullahi)
During the lunchtime hours, mosques in the area saw a significant influx of worshippers, some having to wait for others to finish their prayers before finding space to pray themselves.
Ramadan, also marked by acts of charity and a focus on avoiding conflict, is expected to end on April 10.
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