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.

Muslim faithful participate in the morning prayer to mark Eid Ul Adha at Afraha stadium on June 6,2025.

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

Muslim faithful participate in the morning prayer to mark Eid Ul Adha at Afraha stadium on June 6,2025.

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

Muslim faithful participate in the morning prayer to mark Eid Ul Adha at Afraha stadium on June 6,2025.

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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.

Imam Salim Rashid of Masjid Rahman leads Muslim faithfuls in the morning prayer to mark Eid Ul Adha at Afraha stadium on June 6,2025.

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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.

Muslim faithful participate in the morning prayer to mark Eid Ul Adha at Afraha stadium on June 6,2025.

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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 faithful sort the meat to buy at the Bondeni slaughterhouse to mark Eid Ul Adha celebrations on June 6,2025.

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

Young Muslim faithful participate in the morning prayer to mark Eid Ul Adha at Afraha stadium on June 6,2025.

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

A section Muslim faithful congregate at Afraha stadium to mark Eid al Adha on June 6,2025.

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

Muslim faithful select goats at Bondeni abattoir in preparation for Eid-al Adha festival on June 5,2025.

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

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