Faiths Unite! Day Muslim Clerics And Christians Worship Side-by-Side In Kaduna

Kaduna State, once a flashpoint of violent religious crises that left churches and mosques in ruins and properties worth millions destroyed, is now telling a new story—one of reconciliation and unity.

According to IReporter Online, the state, which was once synonymous with deep-seated division, is experiencing a remarkable transformation driven not by politics, but by shared values, mutual respect, and the collective will to heal old wounds.

From the ashes of the past, Kaduna is emerging as a beacon of interfaith harmony. Christians and Muslims are actively working together to rebuild trust, with initiatives such as ECWA Church’s Friends Day standing out as a model of peace-building.

According to IReporter Online, this annual event invites Muslim clerics, traditional rulers, political leaders, and neighbours from both faiths to share meals, exchange dialogue, and foster genuine friendship.

These acts—combined with charitable gestures like food donations to Muslim neighbours during Ramadan—are steadily replacing walls of division with bridges of unity.

This year’s Friends Day once again drew an impressive gathering of leaders, worshippers, and community members who came together under one roof to reflect, pray, and promote coexistence.

The senior pastor of ECWA Church, Rev. Joshua Nda Anyam, reminded attendees that differences will always exist, but they should never be allowed to breed hostility.

He urged Christians and Muslims alike to live by the golden rule and to speak out against any form of violence or desecration of religious texts.

Governor Uba Sani, represented by his SSA on residents’ communities, commended the ECWA leadership for opening their doors to Muslim neighbours, calling the event “a symbol of what Kaduna and Nigeria can become when unity prevails.” He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, free from the barriers of religion or ethnicity.

The deputy speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly and other dignitaries echoed similar sentiments, pledging legislative and community support for interfaith initiatives.

In his sermon, Rev. Dr. Yunusa Nmadu, the founder of Friends Day, stressed that true rest comes only from God and urged all to seek divine guidance in all matters.

Speakers from the Muslim community, including representatives of the Hakimi of Tudun Wada and the Pantaker traders, lauded the event’s positive impact, noting that it has significantly deepened understanding between both faiths.

According to IReporter Online, gatherings like these are powerful reminders that peace is not just possible, but sustainable—when people choose dialogue over division and compassion over conflict.

”IREPORTER REPORTS”