A charity walk./ PHOTO; Courtesy ;Iftar Kenya
Members of Nairobi’s Muslim community will participate in the 7th Iftar Fun Walk on February 8, 2026, an annual initiative organised by Zakat Kenya, a non‑profit organisation, to raise funds for families ahead of the holy month of Ramadhan.
The walk will begin at Adams Arcade Masjid and end at Muslim Academy, with families, youth groups, and other community members expected to take part.
The activity is part of preparations for Ramadhan, which in 2026 is expected to begin on February 17 or 18, depending on the sighting of the moon.
Zakat Kenya, which mobilises charitable resources within the Muslim community, said the walk is intended to support food distribution to families who may face food insecurity during the fasting period.
According to the organisation, proceeds from registration and community contributions are expected to reach 5,000 fasting families.
“The funds will help feed 5,000 people and create awareness that Ramadhan is coming,” Zakat Kenya said in a statement.
The walk is structured to allow broad participation, with families and individuals of all ages invited to join, with participation in the walk required to pay a registration fee of KES 1,000.
The event aligns with zakat, a form of obligatory charity in Islam and one of the five pillars of the faith, which emphasises giving to those in need.
Zakat Kenya described the Iftar Fun Walk as a platform linking community participation with support for vulnerable families.
In their statement, organisers said the walk is “about more than movement, it is about making a meaningful difference,” highlighting the connection between participation and food support for fasting households.
Now in its seventh edition, the walk has become a recurring community initiative, focusing on mobilising local support and encouraging residents to play an active role in supporting those in need.
The event also provides a public reminder that the holy month is approaching and directs attention to food needs ahead of Ramadhan.
In the 2024 Iftar Fun Walk, Zakat Kenya reported that funds raised were used to provide food packages and Iftar support during Ramadhan.
Thousands of participants took part in that edition, helping to mobilise community contributions towards feeding families across informal settlements in Nairobi.
That walk was reported to have involved the distribution of food packs to needy families during the fasting month, reflecting how the initiative has been carried out in previous years.
The 2026 walk is scheduled to conclude at the Muslim Academy.
Zakat Kenya has said that beneficiary families will be identified through local community networks for support activities following the event.
Registration for the 7th Iftar Fun Walk remains open as members of Nairobi’s Muslim community prepare to take part in the annual initiative.
To register visit Zakat Kenya
About Zakat Kenya
Zakat Kenya is a non-profit organisation that mobilises resources within the Muslim community to support vulnerable populations.
The organisation focuses on charitable initiatives, particularly those aligned with zakat and sadaqa, providing food, education, and other forms of assistance to families in need, especially during religious observances such as Ramadhan.
