Christian Pastors Join Muslims to Clean Eid Prayer Ground in Kaduna
By Aliyu Bala Gerengi | Gombe
In a heartwarming show of unity ahead of Eid-el-Kabir, Christian leaders and youths in Kaduna State joined their Muslim neighbors to clean an Eid prayer ground—proving once again that peace is possible when faith communities work together.
A Remarkable Act of Unity
The interfaith cleanup took place on Tuesday in Kasuwan Magani, located in Kajuru Local Government Area of southern Kaduna. Leading the Christian delegation was Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru, General Overseer of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry. He was joined by fellow clergyman Reverend Danjuma Mazadu Makama and dozens of Christian youths.
Their mission? To help prepare the Eid prayer ground for Muslim worshippers—and to promote peace, tolerance, and friendship.
Cleaning for Peace
For several hours, the team cleared overgrown grass, removed trash, and cleaned the mosque surroundings, working side by side with Muslim volunteers. Pastor Buru emphasized that this wasn’t a one-time gesture.
“We’ve done this before, and we’re here again this year,” he said. “We believe in peace, love, and service to humanity. Our faiths may differ, but our values—like compassion and unity—are the same.”
Shared Values, Shared Goals
Pastor Buru noted that both Christians and Muslims believe in one God and uphold sacred scriptures—the Bible and the Quran. Such shared values, he said, should be the foundation for cooperation, not conflict.
He also used the opportunity to wish Muslims around the world a peaceful Eid and encouraged wealthier Nigerians to support orphans, widows, and the less fortunate during the festive season.
Mutual Respect in Action
Reverend Makama added that the Christian community has been actively involved in this peace initiative for years:
“We bring our tools—rakes, hoes, brooms—to show support. We want to build trust and harmony,” he said.
Young Christian leader Jonathan Peter, from the Community Initiative to Promote Peace, highlighted the long-standing tradition of interfaith cooperation in the community.
“These little acts go a long way. They help us build lasting relationships,” he said.
Muslim Leaders React
Muslim leaders in Kajuru warmly welcomed the gesture. Imam Akilu Mohammed, the Chief Imam of the area, expressed joy and gratitude.
“This is not the first time our Christian brothers have supported us,” he said. “Their presence here boosts our collective effort to promote peace.”
He recalled a recent incident when Christians and Muslims came together to rebuild places of worship damaged by a windstorm. Another cleric, Imam Mohammed Abduljalal Abdullahi, offered prayers for continued peace and praised the Christians for their solidarity.
More Than Symbolic
The event drew the attention of the Network of Peace Journalists (NPJ), who were on the ground to report it. Team leader Ibrahima Yakubu called the initiative “inspiring.”
“This is what Nigeria needs—people coming together across faiths for the common good,” he said.
A Salute to Bridge-Builders
Pastor Buru also extended greetings to prominent Islamic leaders, including the Sultan of Sokoto, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, and Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. He praised Hajiya Ramatu Tijjani, a Muslim humanitarian who annually decorates his home with Christmas trees and supports Christian widows.
“Nigeria belongs to all of us,” Pastor Buru said. “Let’s work together to make it peaceful and prosperous.”
✨ Takeaway
In a world where religious tensions often make headlines, the story from Kasuwan Magani is a refreshing reminder: peace is possible when we choose love over fear, and service over suspicion.
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