Thousands attend Eid prayers in Lenasia

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa joins in

| By Brief | Johannesburg
Photo of large Eid prayers crowd
People listen to the address by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa. Photo: Ihsaan Haffejee

Thousands of Muslims gathered in a field in Lenasia to perform a special Eid prayer which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa attended the prayer and gave a short address in which he thanked the community for welcoming him.

Ramaphosa meets with members of the Muslim community. Photo: Ihsaan Haffejee

See also: Muslims gather for traditional “maan kyking” event ​

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