Sheikh El-Zakzaky Spreads Love and Kindness Across Faiths with Sallah Food Distribution in Kaduna

By Abdullahi Alhassan Kaduna

In a heartwarming display of interfaith harmony, Sheikh Ibrahim Yakub El-Zakzaky has extended his Sallah food distribution to Christian widows in Kaduna State. This gesture aims to promote peace, unity, and strengthen interfaith relations in the country.

According to Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru, General Overseer of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry in Kaduna State, this year's distribution is especially significant amidst economic hardships and the high cost of living following the removal of fuel subsidies. "This initiative aims to alleviate the suffering caused by economic challenges, naira devaluation, and the rising cost of food in the market," Pastor Buru emphasized.

Sheikh Ibrahim Yakub El-Zakzaky has made it a tradition to extend food assistance to both Muslims and Christians during the Sallah festivities. Pastor Buru acknowledged the widespread hunger in the country and highlighted the importance of these food items in providing relief to both Muslims and Christians during the Sallah celebration.

One of the beneficiaries, Madam Gloria Musa, expressed her gratitude, revealing that her household had gone without food for two days. She lamented the lack of government palliative measures and urged authorities to ensure that assistance reaches those in need. Madam Gloria also called for peace and unity in the country, urging both Muslims and Christians to pray for the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration.

She equally appealed to Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State to prioritize the welfare of widows and orphans, assuring him of their prayers for the success of his administration.

This gesture is not an isolated incident. At the beginning of this year's holy month of Ramadan, a Kaduna-based church shared bags of grains with over 1,000 Muslims across the north, promoting peace, unity, and religious tolerance.

Sheikh El-Zakzaky's Sallah food distribution is a shining example of interfaith harmony and a testament to the power of kindness and generosity.