Hundreds of Muslims from across Northern Nigeria on Thursday joined Christians at the Christmas service of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry in Kaduna, in a display of interfaith unity aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence.
The General Overseer of the church, Pastor Yohanna Buru, said the participation of Muslims in the annual Christmas celebration had become a long-standing tradition, drawing attendees from across the 19 Northern states.
Buru said Muslims from different Islamic sects, including Tijjaniyya, Shi’ite groups under the Islamic Movement, and Sunni Muslims, attended the service to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and promote peace, unity and mutual understanding.
“This is the 15th time Muslims and Christians are gathering for this historic annual event to strengthen our relationship and foster unity,” he said.
