A night of Idd-ul-Fitr celebration tragically ended in the brutal death of an expectant woman who left her home to celebrate with a friend but never returned.

Government declares Friday a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr  standardmedia.co.ke

Murkomen declares March 20 public holiday for Idd-ul-Fitr standardmedia.co.ke

In Nairobi and other major towns, worshippers converged at mosques and open grounds at dawn.

The Kenyan government has announced that Friday will be observed as a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr, celebrating the end of Ramadan.

A national weather forecast warns of heavy rainfall across Kenya this Idd-ul-Fitr weekend, increasing the risk of flooding, landslides, and widespread damage.

The Kenyan government, through CS Murkomen, has officially declared Friday a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr, allowing citizens to celebrate the conclusion of Ramadhan.