Muslims begin Holy month.
Muslim faithful have began marking the Holy month of Ramadhan.
The moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Monday night, April 12.
Jamia Mosque Nairobi said through its Twitter handle that fasting begins on Tuesday, following the moon sighting.
“Ramadan has been announced in Saudi Arabia and many countries,” said famous teacher and cleric Mufti Menk of Zimbabwe
Ramadhan is a Holy month of fasting, devotion and prayer. The month lasts for lasts around 29-30 days.
Muslims of good health are called upon to abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. They are also encouraged to partake in charity, teachings, kindness and general acts of good which praise Allah and enhance cohesion in humanity.
This year’s Ramadhan comes at a more challenging time. The government...