Lent and Ramadan: A time for introspection and a chance to be better

By Eugenia Abu The Vatican Ambassador to Nigeria, the Apostolic Nuncio, His Excellency Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, reminded us that Ash Wednesday, being the beginning of the Lenten season, was a time to cut off anything we are doing that…

Convergence of Lent, Ramadan testament to Nigeria’s unity in diversity – Tinubu

Specifically, Tinubu urged the Christian faithful to embrace the love of Jesus Christ by showing compassion and empathy to those around them. News Agency Of Nigeria President Bola Tinubu says this year’s convergence of religious observances of Lent and Ramadan…

Fasting and Lent: A Time for Improved Unity, Love, and National Development in Nigeria

By Dada Ahmed In Nigeria, a country with diverse religious and cultural groups, the holy months of Ramadan for Muslims and Lent for Christians present an excellent opportunity for interfaith collaboration. These two sacred periods, which focus on self-discipline, reflection,…

Interfaith Dialogue: Commemorating the Historic Meeting Between Pope Francis and Grand Ayatollah Sistani

In an era where global challenges call for unity and understanding, the importance of interfaith dialogue cannot be overstated. Among the world’s great religious traditions, Islam and Christianity, which together encompass more than half of the global population, bear a…

Convergence Of Ramadan And Lent: Lessons For Muslims And Christians

By Yusuf Ozi-Usman It is not a coincidence, in the sight of God, that Muslims and Christians started fasting at almost the same time this year, 2025. While Muslims began the 29 or 30-day (Ramadan Fasting on March 1, Christians…
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