Bogandé Town Hall Hosts Historic Collective Fast-Breaking Event

Bogandé – In a pioneering event for the town of Bogandé, a collective fast-breaking ceremony was held at the town hall on the evening of Saturday, April 6, 2024, organized by the esteemed Bikienga Alice Lankoandé, known as the Amazon of Gnagna. This significant occasion marked a moment of unity and fellowship among the diverse religious communities of the province.

According to Burkina Information Agency, this gathering on the 27th day of the month of penitence brought together the Muslim faithful, along with community and religious leaders from various denominations, in a spirit of communal harmony. The courtyard of the Bogandé town hall served as the venue for this landmark event, attended by personnel from different provincial directorates and services, religious figures of all faiths, and traditional leaders.

The president of the Federation of Evangelical Churches and Missions (FEME) of Gnagna, Pastor Alassane Taboudou, expressed his contentment with the event, citing the holy scriptures’ command to love one’s neighbor and emphasizing the importance of manifesting this love through tangible actions. Similarly, Father Mathieu Ouoba, the priest of Saint André de Bogandé parish, praised the initiative for its role in bolstering inter-religious dialogue.

Bikienga Alice Lankoandé extended her gratitude towards all attendees for their participation and called upon community leaders to foster solidarity and social cohesion, essential for maintaining peace. She also encouraged support for the administrative and security authorities of all administrative entities through prayer.

El Hadji Seydou Mano, the imam of the great mosque of Bogandé, while lauding the initiative, expressed hope for the continuation and expansion of such gatherings to strengthen the bonds between different communities for enduring peace in Burkina Faso. The title of Amazon is bestowed upon women leaders in Burkina Faso who are dedicated to promoting peace, with 58 women currently recognized as Amazons for Peace.