[PHOTOS] Kenyans throng Uhuru Park for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations

The newly revamped Park was reopened on March 30.

In Summary
  • The skies were blue, and the sun was out, a change in weather from the rains that have been witnessed in Nairobi in the past week.
  • On Tuesday, the Kenya Meteorological Department warned that most parts of the country will continue to record heavy downpours this week.
Muslims flock the streets during the Eid Mubarak celebrations at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on April 10, 2024.
Muslims flock the streets during the Eid Mubarak celebrations at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on April 10, 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI

As the Muslim faithful celebrated Eid on Wednesday, families flocked to the recently reopened Uhuru Park for fun, games and socialisation.

Eid-ul-Fitr is a major religious holiday for Muslims that marks the end of the month-long fasting period of Ramadhan which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.

The day symbolises that by being patient and steadfast, Muslims can earn great rewards.

Families seen flocking into the recently reopened Uhuru Park for Eid celebrations following the conclusion of the Holy month of Ramadhan for Muslim Faithfuls across the world on April 10, 2024.
Families seen flocking into the recently reopened Uhuru Park for Eid celebrations following the conclusion of the Holy month of Ramadhan for Muslim Faithfuls across the world on April 10, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Uhuru Park's reopening create a conducive environment for some families during the Eid celebrations after a month-long Ramadhan for Muslim Faithfuls after the gazement of the holiday on Wednesday April 10, 2024.
Uhuru Park's reopening create a conducive environment for some families during the Eid celebrations after a month-long Ramadhan for Muslim Faithfuls after the gazement of the holiday on Wednesday April 10, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

The skies were blue, and the sun was out, a change in weather from the rains that pounded Nairobi in the past week.

On Tuesday, the Kenya Meteorological Department warned that most parts of the country will continue to record heavy downpours this week.

Muslims flock the streets during the Eid Mubarak celebrations at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on April 10, 2024.
Muslims flock the streets during the Eid Mubarak celebrations at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on April 10, 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Blue skies and green spaces set the perfect stage for Eid celebrations for some families as Uhuru Park reopens following Nairobi Governor's directive a fortnight ago on April 10, 2024.
Blue skies and green spaces set the perfect stage for Eid celebrations for some families as Uhuru Park reopens following Nairobi Governor's directive a fortnight ago on April 10, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

The statement was contained in the five-day forecast by the weatherman covering April 9 to April 13.

Children enjoy rides during Eid holiday outside Uhuru Park on April 10, 2024.
Children enjoy rides during Eid holiday outside Uhuru Park on April 10, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
A child riding a horse during the Eid Mubarak celebrations at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on April 10, 2024.
A child riding a horse during the Eid Mubarak celebrations at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on April 10, 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Children riding a horse during the Eid Mubarak celebrations at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on April 10, 2024.
Children riding a horse during the Eid Mubarak celebrations at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on April 10, 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Children riding a bike during the Eid Mubarak celebrations at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on April 10, 2024.
Children riding a bike during the Eid Mubarak celebrations at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on April 10, 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Children on a merry-go-round during the Eid Mubarak celebrations at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on April 10, 2024.
Children on a merry-go-round during the Eid Mubarak celebrations at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on April 10, 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
A family boat riding during the Eid Mubarak celebrations at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on April 10, 2024.
A family boat riding during the Eid Mubarak celebrations at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on April 10, 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Blue skies and green spaces set the perfect stage for Eid celebrations for some families as Uhuru Park reopens following Nairobi Governor's directive a fortnight ago on April 10, 2024.
Blue skies and green spaces set the perfect stage for Eid celebrations for some families as Uhuru Park reopens following Nairobi Governor's directive a fortnight ago on April 10, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Blue skies and green spaces set the perfect stage for Eid celebrations for some families as Uhuru Park reopens following Nairobi Governor's directive a fortnight ago on April 10, 2024.
Blue skies and green spaces set the perfect stage for Eid celebrations for some families as Uhuru Park reopens following Nairobi Governor's directive a fortnight ago on April 10, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
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