IN PHOTOS: Muslims in Kenya celebrate Idd-ul-Fitr
Hundreds of Muslim faithful gather in prayer at Sir Ali Grounds in Ngara, Nairobi, to mark Eid al-Fitr celebrations on March 20, 2026.
Celebrations to mark Eid al-Fitr swept across Kenya on Friday as Muslim faithful gathered in large numbers for morning prayers and communal festivities.
In Nairobi and other major towns, worshippers converged at mosques and open grounds at dawn, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadhan with prayers, reflection and charity.
Hundreds of Muslim faithful gather in prayer at Sir Ali Grounds in Ngara, Nairobi, to mark Idd celebrations on March 20, 2026.
Residents of Garissa converge at General Mohamud grounds to celebrate the end of the Holy Month of Ramadhan.
The day was characterized by vibrant scenes of families dressed in colorful attire, warm greetings of “Eid Mubarak. Along the coast and in urban centres alike, communities came together in a show of unity and cultural diversity.
Residents of Garissa converge at General Mohamud grounds to celebrate the end of the Holy Month of Ramadhan.
Residents of Garissa converge at General Mohamud grounds to celebrate the end of the Holy Month of Ramadhan.
Eid al-Fitr, a significant event in the Islamic calendar, emphasizes gratitude, generosity and the strengthening of social bonds, values that were evident in the celebrations captured across the country.
Hundreds of Muslim faithful gather in prayer at Sir Ali Grounds in Ngara, Nairobi, to mark Idd celebrations on March 20, 2026.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen declared Friday, March 20, a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr as Muslims across Kenya prepare for the official sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon, which determines the exact end of Ramadhan.
Mr Murkomen made the announcement through a special gazette notice dated March 18, 2026.
Residents of Garissa converge at General Mohamud grounds to celebrate the end of the Holy Month of Ramadhan.
“It is notified for the general information of the public that, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 (1) of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration declares that, Friday, the 20th March, 2026, shall be a Public Holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr.” read the notice.
Residents of Garissa converge at General Mohamud grounds to celebrate the end of the Holy Month of Ramadhan.
Muslim faithful during Eid-ul-fitr Prayers to mark the end of the Holy Month of Ramadhan held at Uasin Gishu Primary School ground in Eldoret City, Uasin Gishu County presided over by Sheikh Hussein Mohamed, Imam of Eldoret Jamia Mosque on March 20, 2026.
Muslim faithful during Eid-ul-fitr Prayers to mark the end of the Holy Month of Ramadhan held at Uasin Gishu Primary School ground in Eldoret City, Uasin Gishu County, presided over by Sheikh Hussein Mohamed, Imam of Eldoret Jamia Mosque on March 20, 2026.
Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho joins hundreds of Muslims for Idd prayers at the Masjid Ummul Kulthum Mosque in Mombasa.
Muslim faithful during Eid-ul-fitr Prayers to mark the end of the Holy Month of Ramadhan held at Uasin Gishu Primary School ground in Eldoret City, Uasin Gishu County, presided over by Sheikh Hussein Mohamed, Imam of Eldoret Jamia Mosque on March 20, 2026.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale(center) joins hundreds of Muslim faithful for Idd-ul-Fitr prayers at Sir Ali Grounds in Ngara, Nairobi, on March 20, 2026.
Muslim faithful during Eid-ul-fitr Prayers to mark the end of the Holy Month of Ramadhan held at Uasin Gishu Primary School ground in Eldoret City, Uasin Gishu County.
Muslim faithful gather for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan at Highway Primary School grounds in Kisumu on March 20, 2026.
