In the excitement of the Muslim festival of Eid el Kebir in Kinshasa, the deep meaning of union and peace was highlighted by President Félix Tshisekedi. During his participation in this celebration on June 16, he addressed a vibrant appeal to the different tendencies of the Islamic Community in Congo (COMICO) to encourage them to cohesion and the abolition of all forms of discrimination among the faithful.
In a context where internal dissensions have been undermining the Congolese Muslim community for years, the need to overcome fratricidal conflicts was poignantly underlined by the Head of State. The heightened tensions recently culminated in tragic events at the Pentecostal Martyrs Stadium. A leadership dispute resulted in violent clashes, resulting in the death of one individual and numerous injuries among the faithful present.
Félix Tshisekedi’s solemn warning resonates as a call for reason and reconciliation within COMICO. By urging the various factions to put an end to divisions to promote collective development, he strongly reminds us that unity is the key to prosperity and peace within the national community. It is imperative that the different actors demonstrate responsibility and dialogue to resolve differences and work together towards a harmonious future.
The leadership crisis plaguing COMMICO must be addressed with ferocity in order to restore cohesion and guarantee respect for the fundamental values of the religious community. The scars left by recent clashes must serve as a lesson and stimulate a collective response to prevent such tragic events from happening again in the future.
In conclusion, the Eid el Kebir festival was the scene of a crucial reminder of the importance of unity, tolerance and mutual respect within the Islamic Community in Congo.