A faithful after smeared with ash on her forehead during Ash Wednesday at the Holy Family Basilica on March 06, 2019. PHOTO | KANYIRI WAHITOA faithful after smeared with ash on her forehead during Ash Wednesday at the Holy Family Basilica on March 06, 2019. PHOTO | KANYIRI WAHITOCatholic faithful in Nairobi marked the beginning of the lent season by attending a mass on Ash Wednesday. The Lent period of 40 days is characterised by penance and repentance among Christians and culminates in Easter celebrations, which mark the end of the fasting. Last year, Christians were forced to mark this important event in their religious calendars at home following Covid-19 pandemic restrictions after the first case was reported in the country in March.

Source: Daily Nation February 17, 2021 15:22 UTC