Tons of of Muslims from throughout northern Nigeria on Thursday joined Christians on the Christmas service of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry in Kaduna.
Yohanna Buru, Common Overseer of the church, stated Muslim participation within the annual Christmas celebration has grow to be a long-standing custom.
Buru stated the occasion attracts contributors from all of the 19 northern states, together with Muslims from completely different Islamic sects, together with Tijjaniyya, Shi’ite {groups} underneath the Islamic Motion and Sunni Muslims.
The cleric stated the gathering was aimed toward celebrating the beginning of Jesus Christ and selling peace, unity and mutual understanding.
“That is the fifteenth time Muslims and Christians are gathering for this historic annual occasion to strengthen our relationship and foster unity,” he stated.
Buru stated Muslim delegations additionally offered presents to the church as symbols of affection, friendship and unity between the 2 faiths.
He stated the celebration got here amid {economic} hardship, insecurity, rising meals costs, poverty and unemployment, including that interfaith cooperation and prayers are crucial to nationwide stability.
He stated tons of of Muslims have persistently attended the church’s Christmas providers through the years, at the same time as he urged non secular leaders to accentuate prayers for peace.
“We’re all kids of Adam and Eve. We worship one God, have holy books, and consider in paradise and hell. These shared values ought to unite us,” he stated.
Salihu Mai-Barota, an Islamic scholar, stated Muslims attended the service to have a good time with Christians and promote non secular tolerance.
He urged each faiths to proceed praying for peace, including that youths to shun non secular violence and keep away from spreading pretend information on social media.
Ibrahim Musa, an Imam from Igabi native authorities space of Kaduna state, congratulated Christians on the Christmas celebration.
Musa urged youths to assist authorities efforts aimed toward peace and unity, noting that Muslims and Christians recurrently go to each other throughout non secular celebrations.