The Supreme Council of Muslims Kenya (SUPKEM) has urged Muslim communities nationwide to pray for peace and tranquility for the Palestinian people during their Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.
Al-Hajj Hassan ole Naado, the council's national chairman in a statement on Wednesday said that the Kenyan Muslim community should include the people of Palestine in their prayers.
He also called on the international community to ensure the implementation of the United Nations Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The Supkem chairman said they are mindful of the fact that there are many people across the world who are marking this year’s celebration under difficult circumstances.
“We, particularly, have in mind the Palestinian people in Gaza and the occupied West Bank territories who mark this year’s Idd-ul-Fitr under disturbing situations,” Naado said.
Furthermore, the council leader observed that the ongoing war has resulted in the deaths of thousands of men, women, and children, leaving hundreds of thousands in a humanitarian crisis.
Naado used the opportunity to convey a message of congratulations and best wishes to all Muslims across the world on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadhan.
“I wish Eid Mubarak to all the faithful who by the Grace of Allah, were able to observe the fast during the just-concluded holy of Ramadhan,” he remarked.
“In the same breath, I pray that those who were not able to fast for one reason or another are, by the Grace and Mercy of Allah, able to do so in the next Ramadhan," Naado added.
The festival is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadhan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.
Ramadan requires Muslims to fast from sunrise to sundown for a month to recall the revealing of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad.
On Tuesday, President William Ruto sent a message of goodwill to the Muslim community in the country as they prepare to celebrate festivities.
“I join the people of Kenya in sending warm congratulations and the best wishes to the Muslim faithful across our nation as they celebrate Idd-ul-Fitr,” the President said in a statement on Tuesday evening.
“May the Almighty accept the fasting, prayers, acts of charity and sacrifices that you have made over the past 30 days, and fortify you on your spiritual journey,” he added.
The Head of state said the discipline and commitment the Muslim community demonstrated is an inspiration to all people of faith to exercise compassion towards each other through acts of giving especially to the less fortunate.
