ramadan eastleigh Stories

Business slows in Eastleigh after festive Eid season ends
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 15, 2024

A vibrant business atmosphere was witnessed in the last 10 days of Ramadan, during which Eastleigh welcomed thousands of shoppers.

Muslims in Eastleigh mark Eid-ul-Fitr with prayers, calls for unity
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 10, 2024

In Eastleigh, both young and old congregated at several grounds and mosques as early as 6 am to partake in the prayers.

Peace with Allah: Why Muslims celebrate two Idds in a year
Jamil Yusuf  |  Apr 06, 2024

The first one is known as Idd-ul-Fitr (the festival of fast-breaking). It occurs on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar...

Thousands gather across various Eastleigh mosques for Night of Power
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 06, 2024

Despite heavy rains, worshippers braved the weather, filling major mosques such as Masjid Abubakar and Masjid Al Hidaya on Jam Street to capacity by 1...

OPINION: How we have lost Ramadan traditions over time
Amina Boru  |  Apr 03, 2024

The present trend has prompted various organisations, including the government, to take action and provide relief food to the poor to aid in fasting,...

Eastleigh embraces vibrant Ramadan culture with adjusted routines
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 27, 2024

During the Holy month, many restaurants alter their operating hours to cater to the fasting schedule of their customers in Eastleigh.

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.

Samosa: Eastleigh's most popular Ramadan snack
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 18, 2024

For many residents of Eastleigh, breaking the fast without eating a samosa feels like an incomplete process.

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