Thousands of Muslims in Mombasa this morning thronged open yards,mosques and community centers to perform Eid-al-Fitr special prayer which crowns the holy fasting month of Ramadhan.
Eid-al-Fitr is one of the two main Islamic religious festivals along with Eid-al-Adha that marks the end of Hajj to Mecca Saudia Arabia.
Former Chief Kadhi Sheikh Hamad Kassim led the main prayers at Ronald Ngala Primary School playground and prayed for global peace saying there were many tragedies unfolding in most parts of the Muslim world.
Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho,Senator Hassan Omar,Mvita MP Abdulswamad Sharif Nassir and Mombasa County Commissioner Mohamed Maalim led other leaders in calling Muslims to celebrate the Eid in a good and calm atmosphere.