Fada N’Gourma Marks Ramadan’s End with Prayers for Health and Peace

FADA N’GOURMA — In a solemn assembly at the Martyrs’ Square, the Muslim community of Fada N’Gourma concluded the thirty days of Ramadan fasting with prayers for health and the restoration of peace in Burkina Faso. This significant religious event on Thursday, April 10, mirrored similar gatherings across the nation, where the faithful engaged in deep reflection and supplication.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Imam El-hadj Aboubacar Kina led the significant prayer session, offering gratitude to the Almighty for enabling the community to observe the Aid-El-Fitr feast in unity. In his sermon, he extended wishes for peace and security throughout Burkina Faso and for health within families, highlighting the communal desire for tranquility and well-being amidst challenging times.

The imam also conveyed his best wishes for longevity and divine guidance to Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the president of the transition, the Burkinabe government, and local officials, underlining the importance of leadership in navigating the country through its current tribulations.

Siaka Ouattara, the Secretary-General of the Eastern Region, expressed his appreciation for the religious communities’ contributions to the day’s solemnity. Addressing the residents of the Eastern region, Ouattara emphasized the need for solidarity, unity, and social cohesion. He urged cooperation with the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) and the Volunteers for the Defense of the Patriarchate (VDP) to address the ongoing security crisis effectively. Ouattara expressed hope for the future, envisioning a scenario where areas currently under terrorist control would be reclaimed by next year’s celebrations.

Demonstrating interfaith solidarity, Father Pascal Soubeiga, representing the Catholic community alongside his congregation, attended the event to show support for the Muslim community. His presence and message underscored a shared belief in the power of prayer and collective supplication for divine favors, further reinforcing the day’s theme of unity across different faiths.

This gathering at Martyrs’ Square not only marked the conclusion of Ramadan but also served as a beacon of hope for Fada N’Gourma and the wider Burkina Faso, illustrating the strength found in communal prayer and shared aspirations for peace and prosperity.