Muslims Join Christians to Mark Kaduna Church’s 25th Anniversary

Muslims joined Christians in Kaduna on Sunday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry in a show of interfaith solidarity.

The celebration brought together Muslim men, women and children from different communities, who joined the church congregation to mark its silver jubilee.

The General Overseer, Pastor Yohanna Buru, said the event offered an opportunity to strengthen religious harmony and promote peaceful coexistence in Kaduna State.

Buru, who also serves as a United Nations Peace Ambassador in Nigeria, said the church deliberately invited its Muslim neighbours and friends to share in the celebration.

He explained that the gesture reflected the church’s commitment to building relationships across religious divides. He added that people of different faiths could live together in peace and mutual respect.

The cleric expressed delight at the Muslim community’s turnout, describing it as a demonstration of love, acceptance and understanding.

He said the church remained open to everyone, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, cultural background or social status.

Buru also thanked the Muslim community for identifying with the church and joining its members in prayers for peace and national unity.

He urged Christians and Muslims to recognise their shared humanity and work together. According to him, both religions teach good conduct and accountability in the hereafter.

He said these common values should encourage adherents to embrace forgiveness, tolerance and mutual understanding.

A Muslim representative, Malam Yusuf Zigo, congratulated the church and its members on the anniversary.

Zigo described the celebration as an opportunity to strengthen the longstanding relationship between Muslims and Christians in the area.

He said the delegation attended to celebrate with their Christian brothers and sisters and pray for peace, love and forgiveness.

The Muslim visitors also sought divine intervention to end insecurity in affected communities and restore lasting peace and stability.

Similarly, the Team Leader of the Network of Peace Journalists, Ibrahima Yakubu, commended the pastors and imams who participated in the celebration.

Yakubu described their presence as a demonstration of interfaith solidarity. He urged religious leaders to sustain initiatives that promote dialogue and understanding.

He said bringing Muslims and Christians together during important religious and social occasions could build trust, overcome prejudice and strengthen peaceful relations.

Yakubu also called on religious leaders to use their influence to encourage tolerance and build bridges across communities.