Uhuru: Let's be our brothers keepers during this Eid-ul-Fitr

President Uhuru Kenyatta has wished the Muslim fraternity peace as they celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr .

This is a celebration that signals the end of Holy month of Ramadan.  It is the Festival of fast-breaking celebrated by Muslims.

"It is this spirit of kindness and sharing that reminds us of our human capacity to come together in the difficult times we are living in," Uhuru said.

In a notice on Friday, Uhuru said it is a reminder to always be our brother’s keeper throughout the challenges.

"I am encouraged by the gestures we as Kenyans have witnessed during the holy month. We have opened our doors regardless of religious affiliation to break the fast with one another and having a deeper understanding of each other," he said.

The president said the global pandemic has forced changes to how the world marks Iftar and the Hajj.

"My assurance is that my government is making every effort to restore our normal routines through medical research and policy interventions," he said.

"As we mark Eid let us reflect on the meaning of Ramadan; the admirable spirit of giving of grace of resilience and hope that defines the muslim community. May Allah the most merciful and gracious grant you peace health and joy on this day."

Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with prayers called "Salat Al Eid" in Arabic.

Muslims will gather in mosques or open spaces and offer two units of prayer – called "Rakat".

The prayers are followed by a sermon, in which the imam asks for forgiveness, mercy, and peace for every being across the world.

The celebrations will be marked under the Covid-19 pandemic that has changed the normal way of celebrations.

In last year's celebrations, Muslim faithful marked the day indoors following the guidelines from the government that saw all the places of worship in the country being shut down to reduce the spread of coronavirus.