[PHOTOS] Kitui Muslims mark Idd ur-Fitr

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Speaking to the media on Thursday evening at Chief Kadhi's office in Upper Hill, Nairobi, Omar cited the sighting of the moon in parts of Mandera and Wajir.
He said the Crescent of Shawwal was spotted in Imanyale and Elwak villages in Mandera.

by MANNY ANYANGO Digital Journalist and Social Media Executive

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22 April 2023 - 19:54

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Kitui Muslims during Idd ur-Fitr prayers at the Noor Mosque in Kitui town on April 22, 2023
Image: PAUL MUTUA

Muslims in Kitui on Saturday, joined other Muslims across the globe to mark Idd ur-Fitr.

Kitui Muslims during Idd ur-Fitr prayers at the Noor Mosque in Kitui town on April 22, 2023.
Image: PAUL MUTUA

Kitui county assembly nominated MCA Waziri Bakari during Idd ur-Fitr prayers at the Noor Mosque in Kitui town on April 22, 2023
Image: PAUL MUTUA

The Muslim faithful had for the past 30 days undergone fasting, and during the period prayed for peace in the country, world and region.

Deputy Chief Kadhi Sukyan Omar confirmed that Friday, April 21, as Idd-ul-Fitr.

Kitui Muslims during Idd ur-Fitr prayers at the Noor Mosque in Kitui town on April 22, 2023/
Image: PAUL MUTUA

Kitui Township assistant chief Abdalla Sudi washes his face and feet before Idd ur-Fitr prayers at the Noor Mosque in Kitui town on April 22, 2023
Image: PAUL MUTUA

Speaking to the media on Thursday evening at Chief Kadhi's office in Upper Hill, Nairobi, Omar cited the sighting of the moon in parts of Mandera and Wajir.

He said the Crescent of Shawwal was spotted in Imanyale and Elwak villages in Mandera.