Ouagadougou:Muslim, Catholic, Protestant, and traditional leaders gathered at the Tidjania Grand Mosque in Kamsaonghin, Ouagadougou, on Saturday for a reading of the Holy Quran and joint prayers. The event aimed to promote peace, social cohesion, and unity in Burkina Faso.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the event was initiated by the Framework for Interreligious Dialogue (CCDIR) and chaired by Amidou Mand. In collaboration with the Islamic Community of the Tidjania of Burkina Faso, the theme of the ceremony was "Respect for religious freedoms, Quranic reading and common invocation for peace, living together and social cohesion in Faso."

The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Security, Comrade Mahamoudou Sana, with notable attendees including the Special Advisor to the President of Faso on social cohesion and living together, Comrade Samuel Kalkoumdo, the Commander of the 2nd Military Region, Lieutenant-Colonel Lassan Porgo, and members of the People's Legislative Assembly.

Speakers emphasized the importance of preserving peace and strengthening social cohesion, highlighting these as collective responsibilities demanding concrete actions, mutual respect, and sincere commitment. Prayers were also offered for the Defense and Security Forces and the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland, who are actively engaged in combating terrorism.

The diverse representation at the gathering underscored a shared commitment to promoting freedom of worship and peaceful coexistence. Organizers commended the participants for their dedication to peace and expressed gratitude to all who contributed to the event's success, seeing it as a step toward enhancing national solidarity and unity in Burkina Faso.