Old town Mombasa is full of rich culture and traditional architect, that keep you inspired. Even though I am native coastarian, every time I visit I find a hidden gem. One thing I have realized take a tour guide from Fort Jesus, the guides have vast Knowledge of the Old town and the habitats. I recently took a tour guide and I was impressed by their knowledge of Old town, very inspiring.
Below are photos taken by an iphone :
Ramadhan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month lasts 29–30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon.
Muslim’s fast between dusk and dawn, no water or food can be consumed. Also, it is advisable to spend all free time doing worship. In Mombasa, a tradition passed on by generation and generations is every evening between 4pm and dusk food vendors align themselves from Markiti to Bonden selling varieties of coastal snacks at affordable prices. The residents of Mombasa call it Al-Arsa meaning varieities of food.
Below find slideshow gallery of the Street Vendors
