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From desert to dessert: The journey of dates to Kenyan tables
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 24, 2025

The story of dates begins in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, where they were cultivated along the banks of the Tigris and Nile rivers. Back then, dates...

Rare calendar alignment marks start of Ramadan 1446 AH on March 1, 2025
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 02, 2025

In 2025, the city of Kiruna in Sweden will have the longest fasting hours, with Muslims abstaining from food and drink for 20 hours and 30 minutes eac...

Radishes add special flavour to fasting Mombasa residents
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 27, 2024

Its high juice content makes it a refreshing addition to salads, which are favoured by Muslims as they break their fast in the evening.

Chief Kadhi announces start of Ramadan after moon sighting in Kenya
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 11, 2024

Chief Kadhi Athman Abdulhalim Hussein says the crescent has been sighted in parts including Mombasa and Lamu, Malindi in Kilifi, Tana River, and Mande...

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