The service, held at the International Convention Centre, was also part of the activities lined up for Soludo’s inauguration for a second tenure, scheduled for March 17.
UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has urged governments and communities worldwide to intensify efforts to combat Islamophobia and protect Muslims.
The cleric said Islam supported parental involvement in spouse selection.
Mr Nalaraba said the gesture was to improve the lives of the Christians and Muslims before, during, and after the Ramadan and Lenten seasons.
Mr Fanwo noted that the early payment reflected the administration’s commitment to prioritising workers’ welfare in the state.
“It is usual with terrorists during Ramadan period, they feel when they die they are going to heaven,” said Mr Musa.
Ms Yusuf said Muslim women play crucial roles as mothers, wives, daughters and sisters, both within the family and in wider society.
“I asked the Holy See to intervene and mediate to help preserve the Christian presence in those villages,” said Mr Raggi.
”May the Lord grant that the blood he shed may be a seed of peace for beloved Lebanon,” the pontiff said.
“I have never, in my episcopal life, used any penny of the church money,” Mr Shaleta said. “On the contrary, I have done my best to preserve and manage the donations.”
