Eid Ul-Adha or the feast of the sacrifice marks the final day of the annual Muslim pilgrimage called Hajj, where Muslims travel to Mecca. Chief Kadhi Sheikh Shariff Ahmed Muhdhar also said the last month according to the Islamic calendar starts today. After the Eid prayers, Muslims slaughter animals as a remembrance of Ibrahim’s readiness to slaughter his son. He said traders buy the animals from interior parts of Tana River, Kilifi, Kwale and Taita Taveta counties to meet the demands during this festive season. Unholy practicesThe scholar also said it has been recommended that Muslims dress in good clothes and everyone should strive to ensure their family has a good festive time.

Source: Standard Digital July 19, 2021 21:00 UTC