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Jos Christians solidify bond with Muslims, Share food during Ramadan

Jos Christians solidify bond with Muslims, Share food during Ramadan
**Christian Residents in Jos Share Meals with Muslims During Ramadan** In a bid to strengthen religious tolerance between Christians and Muslims, some Christian residents in Jos have been sharing food with their Muslim counterparts across Jos North and Jos South Local Government Areas during Ramadan. This philanthropic gesture has been ongoing since the commencement of the fast, with meals prepared and distributed to Muslim faithful in various communities and mosques within the area to break their fast. According to the donors, humanity should come before religion, and they urge Nigerians to embrace one another regardless of ethnic or religious differences. **"I believe before I became a Christian, I was a human being. Before my brother became a Muslim, he was a human being. So, humanity comes first and I feel it is better to share love with one another irrespective of our differences, hence the need to contribute for the betterment of humanity,"** said Alexander Pious, one of the donors. Kehinde Ronke, a benefactor, noted that she was motivated by the actions of her brother, Alex, and decided to help others without considering their background. **"One thing in life, never can tell who will help you tomorrow in your time of need,"** she said. The initiative has been commended by members of the Muslim community, who describe it as impactful, particularly for the less privileged. Jafaru Ango, a community member, expressed his happiness with the development, stating that the donors share food with Muslims at different mosques, cooking good meals and giving freely without discrimination. "Everyone appreciates this gesture," he said. Musa Ibrahim, another member of the Muslim community, also welcomed the gesture, saying it shows that religious differences cannot divide people. **"The crises in Jos are often caused by bad elements, not genuine Christians or Muslims. We appreciate this act of kindness,"** he said. Plateau State has experienced recurring ethno-religious tensions in recent years. However, both donors and beneficiaries believe that acts like this can help foster peace, unity, and mutual respect among diverse communities. As Ramadan continues, the Christian residents in Jos remain committed to their gesture, demonstrating the power of kindness and compassion in bridging religious divides.
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