Christians yesterday joined Muslims to clear grass at the Kaduna Mosque praying ground as a way to strengthen ethnic and religious relationship.
“We came here to support our Muslim brothers and sisters towards clearing the environment around the mosque, with sole aim of promoting peace and unity,” he said.The event was attended by members of the Conflict Mitigation Management Regional Council in the state, whose responsibility includes to work on linkages between the two religions.
Responding, the secretary, Jama’atu Nasril Islam , Kachia local government area chapter, Malam Ibrahim Tasiu, expressed delight over the large number of both Christian and Muslim youths and their elderly members who turned up for the exercise. He said it is remarkable to see that this is the second time the Christian youths are arriving here on time to ensure that they continue to explore ways to foster unity among the people in Kachia and its environs.He commended the gesture, saying that it is the first of its kind in the history of Southern Kaduna, known for ethno-religious crisis in the past.
Ibrahim called on all Muslims and Christians to continue to live in peace and harmony, while appreciating the efforts of Interfaith Mediation Centre , Kaduna Peace Commission , the Mercy corps, and other humanitarian organizations for their contributions and selfless service to humanity in the interest of peace.
On his part, Mr Samson Auta, the Coordinator, Community Peace Action Network with the Interfaith Mediation Centre , Kaduna, wished all Muslims in the state and around the country a peaceful Eid El Kabir celebration.
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