In Pictures: Muslims countrywide celebrate Eid-ul-Adha
Muslim residents in Eastleigh and across the country performed the special Eid prayers early on Friday morning. This early prayer schedule allows sufficient time for the ritual animal sacrifice, known as Qurbani, which marks the central act of worship on Eid-ul-Adha.
Muslims across Kenya celebrated Eid-ul-Adha on Friday, marking the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
Thousands gathered at various grounds and mosques nationwide to perform the non-obligatory Eid-ul-Adha prayers. This early prayer schedule allows sufficient time for the ritual animal sacrifice, known as Qurbani, which marks the central act of worship on Eid-ul-Adha.
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Muslims gather for Eid prayers at Watamu Primary Grounds in Mombasa. (Farhiya Hussein)
In Eastleigh, known for its vibrant Muslim community, both young and old congregated at several locations as early as 6 am.
Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan and Somalia's Ambassador to Kenya Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle joined thousands at Eastleigh High School to perform Eidul Adha prayers.
In Mombasa, Muslims flocked to the historical Tononoka Grounds for Eid-ul-Adha celebrations.
Eid-ul-Adha is also known as the Festival of Sacrifice.
Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan and Somalia's Ambassador to Kenya Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle joined thousands at Eastleigh High School to perform Eidul Adha prayers. (Ahmed Shafat)
Muslims flock historical Tononoka Grounds in Mombasa for Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. (Farhiya Hussein)
Muslims flock historical Tononoka Grounds in Mombasa for Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. (Farhiya Hussein)
Thousands of Muslims flock to Tononoka Grounds in Mombasa for Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. (Farhiya Hussein)
Eid-ul-Adha is also known as the Festival of Sacrifice. Muslims gathered for morning prayers in Mombasa. (Farhiya Hussein)
In Mombasa, Muslims flocked to the historical Tononoka Grounds for Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. (Farhiya Hussein)
Muslims flock historical Tononoka Grounds in Mombasa for Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. (Farhiya Hussein)
Sheikh Mohammed Mahsin, who led Eid prayers at Tononoka Grounds. (Farhiya Hussein)
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Jamia Mosque, Sheikh Jamaludin Osman addressing the press. (Farhiya Hussein)
Mombasa County Executive Committee Member for Education, Mbwarali Kwam,e during Eid prayers in Mombasa. (Farhiya Hussein)
Hundreds of Muslims gathered at Rtd General Mohamud Eid Ground in Garissa town for Eid-ul-Adha Prayers. (Issa Hussein)
Hundreds of Muslims gathered at Rtd General Mohamud Eid Ground in Garissa town for Eid-ul-Adha Prayers. (Issa Hussein)
Muslims at Rtd General Mohamud Eid Ground in Garissa town for Eid-ul-Adha Prayers. (Issa Hussein)
Health CS Aden Duale joins fellow Muslims in marking Eid-ul-Adha at a newly constructed Masjid-Al-Abrar mosque in Garissa town. The mosque was built in memory of his late parents. (Issa Hussein)
Muslims pray at a newly constructed Masjid-Al-Abrar mosque in Garissa town. (Issa Hussein)
Muslims pray at a newly constructed Masjid-Al-Abrar mosque in Garissa town. (Issa Hussein)
Health CS Aden Duale joins fellow Muslims in marking Eid-ul-Adha at a newly constructed Masjid-Al-Abrar mosque in Garissa town. The mosque was built in memory of his late parents. (Issa Hussein)
Muslims gather for Eid prayers at Watamu Primary Grounds in Mombasa. (Farhiya Hussein)
Thousands of Muslims gather at Eastleigh High School to perform Eid prayers. (Ahmed Shafat)
Muslims in Isiolo gather at Wabera Primary School in Isiolo town for Eid-ul-Adha prayers. (Issa Hussein)
Muslims in Isiolo gather at Wabera Primary School in Isiolo town for Eid-ul-Adha prayers.
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