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Some  Muslims in Kaduna  joined their Christian counterparts to break the lent fast on Wednesday.

The Muslim faithful converged on the residence of Yohanna Buru, general overseer of Christ Evangelical Intercessory and life Intervention  Ministry.

Buru said he invited Muslims to the breaking of fast as part of efforts to strengthen peaceful coexistence, religious tolerance and better understanding among people of varying faiths.

Speaking at the event, Buru said the need for religious harmony in order to foster peace and improve the economic status of the state.

He thanked Muslims for honouring the invitation, while calling on adherents of both religions to always practice live and forgiveness.

He explained that no meaningful development can be achieved if both parties are at war.

“We must always remember that inter-religious dialogue is gaining momentum and importance at both national and international levels,” Buru said.

“Inter-religious dialogue is perhaps more important in Nigeria than anywhere else, simply because Nigeria is the most populous country in the African continent, and it is moreover, a pluralistic and multi-religious society, which is mainly dominated by Islam and Christianity.

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“We must learnt to forgive each other on places Christians and Muslims hurts each other to live in peace and unity.”

“For peace and understanding to be achieved, Muslims and Christians have to join hands and be their brothers’ keepers as that is the only way to salvage the country, but when the two major religions are at war with each other, no meaningful development can be achieved.”

Buru further explained that the significance of the Lent was in reminding Christian faithful that they were made up of dust and that unto dust they must return, and hence should fast, pray, and forgive.

“We m must remember that we are from one family under God (Adams and Eve) and we both worship one God, believing in both Qur’an and Bible,” he said.

On December 25, 2019, Buru had said Muslims outnumbered Christians during the Christmas service at his church.

According to him, the number of Muslims attending Christmas service has been rising year-by-year as a result of better understanding and religious tolerance.