The clock is ticking furiously towards Eid al-Adha and leaders have begun to weigh in on the Islamic festival which is aimed at celebrating Abraham's willingness to respect God's command to sacrifice his son.

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It is also called Festival of the Sacrifice.

Muslims in Kenya will mark starting Tuesday 21 with prayer, sharing with the less fortunate and feasting.

10:11p.m: Renowned Somali entrepreneur Mohamed Weliye reacts with a retweet of Yusuf Hassan's tweet.

9:40: Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan Abdi tweets his wishes.

8:00 pm: Garissa Governor Ali Korane wishes the people of Garissa and Muslims across the country Allah's blessings.

4:00 p.m: Journalist Ahmed Mohamed wishes Muslims happiness and success ahead of the Festival of Sacrifice.

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