In pictures: Muslims gather for Eid-ul-Adha prayers and festivities

Muslim faithful gather across the country including at Masjid Ummu Kulthum, Mombasa and at a school in Kisumu for Eid-ul-Adha prayers, to mark the 'festival of sacrifice.'..

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Muslim faithful across Kenya joined congregants globally to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, on May 27, 2026. The significant Islamic holiday was marked with widespread prayers, communal gatherings, and acts of charity.

The celebrations commemorated the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son.
Notable prayer gatherings took place in locations such as Masjid Ummu Kulthum in Mombasa, Highway Comprehensive School in Kisumu, and Kakamega Jamia Mosque.
In Malindi, elders offered guidance for responsible celebrations, while attendees in Samburu prayed for national peace.

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