Nairobi, March 30 -- Kenya's Coast has always registered higher tourist numbers during Easter holidays, but this year, things will be different as Easter comes when Muslims are marking holy month of Ramadhan and abstaining from partying to pray.

The numbers of potential revellers have also been affected by the school calendar, with the break starting after Easter.

Kenya Association of Hotel Keepers and Caterers (KAHC), Kenya Coast Tourist Association (KCTA) and the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (Kata) have rescheduled their events until mid-April.

KAHC executive director Sam Ikwaye said: "Hotels have low numbers as schools are closing same time as the celebrations, thus families are unable to travel to the Coast for holiday. We pl...