Conakry, 17 March, 2024 / 9:30 pm (ACI Africa).
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Guinea (CEG) have extended “good wishes” to Muslims in the West African nation at the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, which will culminate in the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast.
In a statement issued on behalf of CEG members, Bishop Raphaël Balla Guilavogui says he hopes the monthlong period, which comes at a time when Catholics are observing the Lenten Season, will be a time of grace for all Guineans.
“I wish to extend our good wishes to all Muslims,” the Local Ordinary of N’Zérékoré Diocese who doubles as President of CEG says in his messaged dated March 11.
He adds, “In this month of Ramadan and in this time of Lent, God joins us and brings us closer to one another.”
“We're going to walk part of the way together. It's a sign of our unity and solidarity, and shows that we all come from the same Father,” Bishop Guilavogui says.
