Peace messages, prayers, mark Eid al-Adha celebrations in Nakuru

Muslims in Nakuru today gathered in unity to celebrate Eid al-Adha with a single, collective prayer session led by Imam Salim Rashid of Masjid Rahman, located beside the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru.

The faithful offered prayers for the sick, the needy, those who have passed on, and those burdened by debt they cannot repay.

Special supplications were also made for peace in the country, prosperity for the nation, and guidance for its leaders.

Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is the second major Islamic holiday after Eid al-Fitr, which follows the holy month of Ramadan.

It commemorates the story of Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael and the test of faith in which Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son in obedience to God.

Instead, God provided a ram to be sacrificed in his place, a tradition that Muslims around the world continue today through the ritual slaughtering of animals and sharing meat with the less fortunate.

Muslim leaders came out strongly to condemn the rising insecurity in Nakuru County, calling on relevant authorities to act swiftly and restore peace.

The celebrations, which span three days, also serve as a time for reflection and national prayer, especially in moments of conflict and uncertainty.

This year, the community’s unified prayer was a call for lasting peace and national unity.