CAN President Joins Muslims For Iftar, Calls For Unity
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Rev. Daniel Okoh, has called for religious harmony and unity as he joined the Muslim faithful to break their Ramadan fast (Iftar) on Thursday in Abuja.
Okoh attended the Iftar at the Al-Habibiyya Mosque, where about 2,300 fasting Muslims were fed as part of the annual Ramadan feeding programme. Speaking at the event, he emphasised the need for peace and mutual understanding among Nigerians, highlighting the importance of interfaith relationships in building a harmonious society.
He commended the leadership of the Al-Habibiyya Islamic Society for organising the initiative, noting that such efforts contribute to promoting religious tolerance in the country.
“We are basically the same (Muslims and Christians), and we must find a way to make things work together in this country. “So, to those wondering what the President of CAN is doing in a mosque, I say this: I have come here, and I will come again.
“It is an opportunity to learn and share. I urge every Nigerian to understand other religions so we can grow in mutual respect, understanding, and peace,” Okoh said. Earlier, the National Chief Imam of Al-Habibiyya Mosque, Sheikh Fuad Adeyemi, explained that the feeding programme is an annual initiative designed to support the less privileged, regardless of religious affiliation.
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He noted that the mosque’s decision to invite dignitaries and faith-based organisations from different religious backgrounds was a deliberate effort to foster understanding, peace, and unity among Nigerians.
“We should recognise what unites us as human beings and as people destined to share the same environment.
“That is why we do what we do. We believe that, by God’s infinite mercy, the little we contribute will be blessed,” Adeyemi said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was attended by Islamic and Christian clerics, CAN representatives, faith-based organisations, and traditional rulers. (NAN)
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