Former governor of Anambra State and politician from Nigeria, Peter Obi. Peter Obi emphasizes how the beginning of the Ramadan fast coincides with the current Christian Lenten season.
Also, he is enjoining Muslims to observe the month-long fast by performing charitable deeds, praying, and fasting during the holy month of Ramadan….. Continue Reading
Obi is emphasizing that both religions, Christianity and Islam, practice fasting, prayer, and almsgiving in a manner that can help people of different faiths come together and work cooperatively. A plea for interfaith understanding and discussion in Nigeria, a nation with sizable populations of Muslims and Christians, may also be implied by the remark.
He said of himself as follows:
“During this very sombre time in our nation’s political history, I would like to enjoin our Muslim brothers and sisters as you begin the one month fasting, praying, and alms-giving during this holy month of Ramadan.
“Very striking is the fact that this year’s Ramadan is starting at the time when the Christians are 26 days into their 40 days Lenten season which also involves fasting, praying and charity…
