[PHOTOS] Muslim faithful in Nairobi mark Eid-Ul-Fitr

Hundreds of Muslim faithful on Wednesday came out to celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr in Nairobi.

Men, women and even children gathered at various points to conduct their prayers.

This includes San Siro grounds in Nairobi's Majengo area and Jamia Mosque.

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 celebration begins with special prayers, known as the Eid prayer, performed early in the morning after the sighting of the crescent moon.

Eid ul-Fitr symbolises that by being patient and steadfast, Muslims can earn great rewards.

On Tuesday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki gazetted Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as a public holiday.

Sighting of the crescent Moon marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar month.

An Islamic month can have either 29 or 30 days depending on when the new crescent Moon is first visible.

President William Ruto on Tuesday sent a message of goodwill to the Muslim community in the country as they prepare to celebrate Eid ul Fitr on Wednesday.