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How Catholic Priest celebrated Sallah with Muslims in Mosque (photos)

Rev. Fr. Peter Ayanbadejo has sent a strong message about religious tolerance and love in a country with growing ethnoreligious differences.

The Catholic priest has gotten people talking after celebrating Eid-el-Kabir with Muslims at a central mosque in Ogun Waterside local government area of Ogun state.

Photos of Ayanbadejo with his Muslim counterparts were shared on Facebook by The Partner Newspaper, Ijebu-Ode-Ode Diocese.

The Reverend Father is the dean of Ogbere Catholic Deanery.

In some of the photos, the priest could be seen sitting on a mat in the mosque. He could also be seen taking a group photo with some Muslim faithful.

Photos below:

 

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