Poor climate and security challenges marred the celebrations of the Muslim feast of the Ram in Mbengwi, Momo Division. At the Wumfi prayer ground, the streets and ceremonial ground were scanty. Brief prayers were conducted early in the morning after which the faithfuls retreated to their homes to continue the celebrations.
The Muslims were seemingly abandoned to themselves as no single administrative official, traditional nor religious leader from other denominations joint them in the celebrations in giving the event the usual grandeur it used to have.
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| Slaughtering of Sacrificial Lamb |
Issa Bano is the Ardo of Chup. Evaluating the celebrations, he said, "Actually we know the condition that is prevailing in the North West, particularly here in Mbengwi. The rain too played its on role in restricting people from coming. We had prayers and now we are sharing with our neighbours and even our Christian brothers. That is why we are very happy that this peaceful coexistence and cohabitation should continue.
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| Wumfi Mosque |
He went ahead to say they had special prayers especially for peace in Cameroon after which the Imam then gave a small sermon, telling the faithfuls how to do the sacrifice. Ardo Issa Bano also explained that it's not just any ram that is fit for sacrifice. "You cannot take any ram like that which is sick or that lacking a leg, an eye and sacrifice. You have to get but the best" he concluded.
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