Sheikh Ibrahim Yakub El-Zakzaky has extended his generosity to Muslim and Christian widows by sharing bags of rice as part of activities to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr this year.
The distribution was facilitated through Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru, the General Overseer of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry in Kaduna on Sunday.
The Shiite leader has made it a tradition to extend such assistance to both Muslims and Christians during the festival with the sole aim of promoting peace, unity, and strengthening interfaith relations in the country.
According to Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru, this year’s distribution is especially significant amidst economic hardships and the high cost of living following the removal of fuel subsidies.
He emphasized that this initiative was aimed at alleviating the sufferings currently being faced by Nigerians amidst economic challenges.
Acknowledging the prevalent hunger in the country, Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru emphasized the importance of these food items in providing relief to both Muslims and Christians during the Sallah celebration.
He highlighted Sheikh Ibrahim Yakub El-Zakzaky’s consistent efforts in providing assistance to the less privileged during various festivities, including Ramadan.
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Expressing her gratitude, one of the widows who received a bag of rice shared her plight, revealing that her household had gone without food for two days.
Madam Rahab lamented the lack of government palliative measures, despite hearing about them, and urged authorities to ensure that assistance reaches those in need.
Madam Rahab also called for peace and unity in the country, urging both Muslims and Christians to pray for the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Additionally,
she equally appealed to Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State to prioritize the welfare of widows and orphans, assuring him of their prayers for his administration’s success.
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