holy month Stories

Vibrant atmosphere as Eastleigh comes alive as Ramadan draws to a close
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 31, 2025

Restaurants, which are central to social interactions in the neighbourhood, remained closed during the day as residents observed the fast, contributin...

Eastleigh residents begin Tahajud prayers as Ramadan enters final days
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 20, 2025

Muslims spend this period in deep prayer, seeking forgiveness and engaging in worship. It is a time for spiritual cleansing, self-reflection and devot...

How food brings people in a Muslim neighbourhood together during Ramadan
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 16, 2025

This spirit of hospitality is deeply rooted in Eastleigh, where people open their homes and hearts to friends, family and even strangers.

Restaurants in Eastleigh remain closed as residents begin observing Ramadan
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 01, 2025

The Muslim community in Eastleigh followed the announcement by Saudi Arabia, which declared the start of fasting based on moon sighting reports.

Ramadan begins tomorrow as crescent moon is sighted in Saudi Arabia
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 28, 2025

The month begins when the crescent moon is sighted, marking the start of a month-long period of fasting, self-control, and spiritual reflection.

Ustadha Aisha Abdikeir organises fundraiser to feed, educate the poor during Ramadan
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 25, 2024

The walk on Monday from South B, through Mlolongo and Bisili and will end at Namanga along the Kenya-Tanzania border. 

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