“The event at the Presidential Banquet Hall brought together religious leaders and monarchs from across the country as Muslims and Christians observe Ramadan and Lent respectively”
By Nudoiba Ojen
President Bola Tinubu in Monday hosted Christian and Muslim clerics alongside traditional rulers to an interfaith breaking of fast at the State House, Abuja.
The Oore of Otun Ekiti and Paramount Ruler of Mobaland, Ekiti State, His Majesty,Oba Dr Adekunle Adeagbo, is among the frontline traditional rulers in attendance at the breaking of iftar with President Tinubu.
The event, which began at 7pm at the Presidential Banquet Hall, brought together religious leaders and monarchs from across the country as Muslims and Christians observe Ramadan and Lent respectively.
Guests were conveyed to the Villa in multiple white coaster buses, arriving at the forecourt of the State House.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, and several top government officials are also present at the gathering.
The interfaith dinner is part of the President’s annual Ramadan tradition of hosting key stakeholders, including political leaders, religious figures, and traditional institutions during the holy month.
Muslims are currently in the last ten days of Ramadan, which include the Night of Power (Laylatul Qadr), while Christians continue the Lenten fasting leading to Easter.
