President William Ruto convened Muslim leaders for the Iftar Dinner at State House, Nairobi, on Monday evening.
Iftar, the meal that breaks the fast during Ramadan, is observed by Muslims worldwide.
Commencing around 7 pm, the event coincided with reports indicating that the Muslim community anticipated celebrating Eid Al Fitr on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. This anticipation arose following reports that the crescent Moon had not been sighted in Saudi Arabia.
The sighting of the crescent Moon denotes the commencement of the Islamic lunar month. Eid al-Fitr, one of the two major holidays in Islam, is celebrated globally as it signifies the conclusion of the month-long fasting period of Ramadan.
The duration of an Islamic month can vary between 29 and 30 days, contingent upon the visibility of the new crescent Moon.
