Traders in Mombasa are preparing for the upcoming Eid-al-Adha celebrations despite grappling with economic challenges, with key markets such as MacKinnon Market (Marikiti) experiencing increased activity ahead of the annual Islamic holiday.
Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is the second and most significant of the two major Islamic festivals celebrated by Muslims worldwide.
It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God's command.
In Kenya, the celebration is marked by prayers, communal meals, and the sharing of meat, particularly among the less fortunate.
