By Simon Akwu
The Christian Association of Nigeria on Wednesday congratulated the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Muslim faithful in the country as they celebrate Eid-el-Maulud.
CAN called for promotion of mutual respect, understanding and peaceful coexistence among all religion. Adding that they must persist in promoting mutual respect, understanding, and peaceful coexistence among all religious communities.
The apex Christian body made this known in a message to the Muslim faithful, signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh on behalf of CAN and the Christian community at large.
The message reads in part; “As we commemorate this significant festival, we acknowledge Nigeria’s diverse society, comprising individuals from various ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds. It is within this rich diversity that our strength as a nation resides.
“Consequently, we must persist in promoting mutual respect, understanding, and peaceful coexistence among all religious communities.
“Once more, on behalf of the Christian Association of Nigeria, I wish the Muslim faithful in Nigeria a peaceful celebration,” the statement read.
The Eid-El-Maulud celebration is for the commemoration of the birth of Prophet Mohammed.
