Uasin Gishu governor Jackson Mandago has joined other elected leaders in Uasin Gishu to wish the Muslim community a happy Ramadan.

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The governor conveyed his message through the official Facebook page.

"Warm wishes to all our Muslim Brothers and Sisters as they begin the holy month of Ramadan," he said while asking Muslims to remember the less fortunate in society during this period.

"Remember the less fortunate even as you fulfill one of the pillars in the Muslim faith, SAUM MAQBOOL," he added.

Kesses Member of Parliment Dr. Swarrup Mishra through his official Facebook page also send his Ramadan wishes to the Muslims.

"Happy Ramadan our Muslim brothers and sisters," he said

Ramadan is the holiest month for Muslims as it is regarded to be the month that the holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad on the night of Laylat al-Qadr, one of the last 10 nights of Ramadan.

Ramadan in 2018 started on Wednesday, the 16th of May (16/5/2018) and will continue for 30 days until Thursday, the 14th of June.

This is a special period for the Muslims because it is the most precious month in the Islamic calendar (Hijri) and it is obligatory for the Muslims to fast in the month of Ramadan.