eid-ul-fitr Stories

Why Muslims are still fasting despite Ramadan ending
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 02, 2025

Islamic scholars explain that Allah grants tenfold rewards for each good deed. Fasting for one month during Ramadan is said to equate to ten months of...

How to make red lentil soup at home for cold weather
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 01, 2025

A staple in Somali cuisine, this soup is often enjoyed during special occasions like Eid, offering a light yet hearty option to replenish energy while...

Eid ul-Fitr in Gaza shadowed by bleakness as Israeli bombardment continues
XINHUA  |  Mar 31, 2025

As dawn broke, Abu Mohammed Abed stood in front of a dilapidated tent in the Al-Nuseirat refugee camp, wiping away his tears as he struggled to comfor...

In Pictures: Muslims countrywide celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr to mark end of Ramadan
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Mar 30, 2025

The government gazetted Monday, March 31, 2025, as a public holiday to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr as Muslims across Kenya mark the end of Ramadan.

Dressed in celebration: How Muslims embrace tradition through Eid attire
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 28, 2025

Some men choose a crisp white thobe (kanzu), a flowing ankle-length robe that exudes simplicity and sophistication, especially popular in Kenya's Coas...

Monday declared public holiday to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr
Amina Wako  |  Mar 28, 2025

Eid-ul-Fitr marks the culmination of the holy month of Ramadan, which commenced on March 1, 2025

How Muslims spend their last 10 days of Ramadan
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 28, 2025

Nearby, more than 200 worshippers are camping inside the mosque compound, performing prayers, reciting the Quran, making supplications, and praising t...

What is apartheid? New book for young readers explains South Africa’s racist system
The Conversation  |  Mar 23, 2025

In separating people by race, apartheid created so-called independent self-governing states known as Bantustans or homelands for African people and th...

President Ruto sends message of goodwill to Muslims as Ramadan begins
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is regarded as the holiest period for Muslims.

Drought-hit Morocco asks citizens not to slaughter sheep on Eid al-Adha
Reuters  |  Feb 27, 2025

Morocco's cattle and sheep herds have decreased by 38% in 2025 since the last census nine years ago due to consecutive droughts, according to official...

Update: Over 20 killed after Sudanese army plane crashed in residential area
Reuters  |  Feb 26, 2025

Among those killed was Major General Bahr Ahmed, a senior commander in Khartoum who previously served as the commander of the army across the entire c...

Ruweida Obbo: Lamu’s fearless legislator fighting for equality, end of drug abuse
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 26, 2025

Apart from defending girls, Ruweida has also been at the forefront of denouncing vices, especially drug abuse, in Lamu County.

Uganda court martial asserts jurisdiction over Kizza Besigye case, rejects defence claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

Besigye’s defence had argued that the trial was invalid, citing the alleged abduction and Uganda’s lack of jurisdiction over events that took place in...

Lamu leaders decry insecurity around Boni Forest, propose deployment of local youth
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 06, 2024

They argued that the youth, being familiar with the area, would provide more effective security than the current Kenya Defense Forces personnel.

Karua criticises police meeting with media amid ongoing brutality concerns
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 22, 2024

Karua wondered why the focus was on convening with media leaders rather than identifying and addressing the officers who had attacked journalists duri...

I had power to shut down media during anti-govt protests - Ruto says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2024

"In Bangladesh, for example, they switched off the internet and TVs. Kenya is running full steam," Ruto stated.

Journalists protest, demand prosecution of rogue police officers
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 24, 2024

"Why are they (rogue officers) being shielded, why is there no action taken against them? We want action taken against them now," Editors Guild Chairp...

RSF's Hemedti claims Sudan army withdrew from peace talks over extremists' pressure
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 17, 2024

Hemedti also claimed that the army apologised for their absence, citing pressure from extremists, which he alleged controls the army's decisions.

Well-wishers provide goats to over 200 Eastleigh families for Eid-ul-Adha
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 17, 2024

The proximity to Mathare also allows Muslims from the slums to benefit from these sacrifices.

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