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WATCH: Muslim faithful attend Eid prayers in Kenya

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WATCH: Muslim faithful attend Eid prayers in Kenya

WATCH: Muslim faithful attend Eid prayers in Kenya

The Islamic calendar is lunar and depends on the sighting of the moon, something Muslim religious authorities tend to disagree on.

Ramadan sees worshippers fasting daily from dawn to sunset, ending with Eid al-Fitr celebrations.


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