As in previous articles, this piece is written for those who wish to see Nigerians united in spite of their religious differences. It is the hope of the writer that, reading this piece will open up discussions between those who profess these two faiths ( Islam and Christianity)and, eventually, result in deep respect for each other's faith practices and lead to a more eirenic relationship.
Last Wednesday (Ash Wednesday) Christians all over this country joined millions of others all over the world to begin a forty-day fasting period called Lenten Season. The Muslim equivalent to this religious duty is Ramadhan. Are there similarities in their observance, do they have similar expectations during and after the periods and could faithfulness to the expectations bring about individual transformation, unity among Nigerian Christians and Muslims leading to even development especially in the Northern parts of the country?
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