Features Eid al-Fitr celebrations in pictures across Africa By Our Reporter July 17, 2015 Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Eastleigh, a suburb of Kenya's capital Nairobi, has a large Somali population. Muslims gathered at a local school with women praying separately at the back. Must read Gen Muhoozi applauds retired officers for commitment towards servicing Uganda April 23, 2024 Museveni suspends EFRIS, directs traders to reopen their businesses April 20, 2024 Ruto, Odinga mourn helicopter crash victim, Gen. Ogolla April 19, 2024  Minister Kasaija fails to call off traders’ protest over EFRIS April 18, 2024 Our Reporter Africa has a large Muslim population, who have been gathering to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Kenya Eastleigh, a suburb of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, has a large Somali population. Muslims gathered at a local school with women praying separately at the back. Kenya A closer look shows the many different colours worn by Eastleigh’s women. Kenya In another part of the same city, Muslims prayed at the Sir Ali Muslim club. Ivory Coast In Abidjan, Ivory Coast, worshippers filled out the streets. Senegal In Senegal, as elsewhere, people buy new clothes for Eid, known locally as Korite. As often happens, the country’s different Muslim sects are celebrating on different days Cote D’ivoire They prayed in front of the Adjame mosque. Somalia In Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, African Union soldiers were patrolling outside this mosque in case of an attack by al-Shabab, which stepped up attacks during Ramadan. Nigeria Among the continent’s leaders photographed praying is Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari (second right). Uganda President Museveni in group pic, Eid-El-Fitr celebrations. Egypt Meanwhile in Egypt’s capital Cairo, these girls took a moment to capture the moment. Tunisia And a moment of calm in El-Abidine mosque on the outskirts of Tunisia’s capital, Tunis. Related Posts Magufuli scraps Union Day celebrationsTanzania's President John Magufuli has cancelled celebrations to mark Union Day as part of his… Kampala to host Africa Bishops Golden Jubilee celebrationsMaria Nassiwa Kampala: The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) Executive Board… Magufuli scraps Union Day celebrationsTanzania's President John Magufuli has cancelled celebrations to mark Union Day as part of his… Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Previous articleAfrica Finance Corporation accredited as a partnering Institution to the Green Climate FundNext articleKenya’s Westgate mall reopens - Advertisement - More articles PHOTOS: Gen. Salim Saleh’s son Alex weds in style September 23, 2021 Dott Services’ works on Mbale-Tirinyi Road to turn around the fortunes of Eastern Uganda July 29, 2020 Meet Eng. David Luyimbazi the KCCA Deputy ED designate June 14, 2020 LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply Comment: Please enter your comment! Name: Please enter your name here Email: You have entered an incorrect email address! Please enter your email address here Website: Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. By submitting this form, you hereby agree that we may collect, store and process your data that you provided. Δ - Advertisement - Latest article Brig Gen. Michael Kabango presides over hand and takeover ceremony of 204 Anti-Aircraft command April 23, 2024 Housing Finance Bank engages Gulu customers in drive to enhance customer experience April 23, 2024 EQUITY BANK AGAIN: Police arrest two security guards over attempted robbery in Soroti April 23, 2024 Ugandan, Oman officials negotiate to sign a bilateral labour agreement April 23, 2024 Creatives to participate in the Africa Creatives Challenge by MoTIV April 23, 2024 - Advertisement -