BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 10 (PIA) -- In celebration of this year’s Mindanao Week of Peace (MWOP), the Muslim Community welcomed the Christian and indigenous people (IP) participants to their community in Narra Road, Brgy. 26 New Society Village, this city on November 29, 2019.
The non-Muslim guests were made to witness the tradition and customs commonly followed by the Muslims.
Sultan Gamal Amerol, Sultan of Caraga Administrative Region, along with Brgy. Captain Ibrahim T. Abdulahim and Datu Muna Datu S. Ebra of the Bangsamoro-MNLF Caraga welcomed Most Rev. Fr. Cosme Damian Almedilla, Bishop of the Diocese of Butuan, Datu Revise Mandahinog of Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, and other leaders and members of the Christian and IP communities in Caraga to the brief immersion that was scheduled by the Caraga Conference for Peace and Development (CCPD) as its activity for the third day of the weeklong celebration of MWOP.
The non-Muslim guests were made to witness the tradition and customs commonly followed by the Muslims.
Sultan Gamal Amerol, Sultan of Caraga Administrative Region, along with Brgy. Captain Ibrahim T. Abdulahim and Datu Muna Datu S. Ebra of the Bangsamoro-MNLF Caraga welcomed Most Rev. Fr. Cosme Damian Almedilla, Bishop of the Diocese of Butuan, Datu Revise Mandahinog of Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, and other leaders and members of the Christian and IP communities in Caraga to the brief immersion that was scheduled by the Caraga Conference for Peace and Development (CCPD) as its activity for the third day of the weeklong celebration of MWOP.
The activity commenced with non-Muslim participants witnessing the khutba, an Islamic tradition equivalent to a Sunday mass performed by the Catholic church which is observed during the duhr (noon) congregation prayer every Friday.
This was succeeded by a feast prepared by the women of the community where exotic Maranao dishes were served in a tabak, a traditional Maranao silverware that serves as a tray for the dishes. The guests were also encouraged to observe Maranao table manners such as sitting on the floor during meals and using one’s hands when eating.
This was succeeded by a feast prepared by the women of the community where exotic Maranao dishes were served in a tabak, a traditional Maranao silverware that serves as a tray for the dishes. The guests were also encouraged to observe Maranao table manners such as sitting on the floor during meals and using one’s hands when eating.
A program was then hosted after a shared meal. Leaders of the various participating communities praised the hospitality of the community, acknowledging the uniqueness of their manner of welcoming their guests and providing them an opportunity to experience their traditions.
Barangay captain Ibrahim T. Abdulahim remarked on the holiness of the occasion since it was held on a Friday. “Friday is a holy day in Islam which therefore makes this event even more blessed,” he said.
Reverend Father Carlito P. Clase, executive director of CCPD, took the chance to apologize on behalf of the whole non-Muslim communities for perpetuating the negative stereotypes against the Muslims, which are primarily rooted on ignorance and indifference.
Barangay captain Ibrahim T. Abdulahim remarked on the holiness of the occasion since it was held on a Friday. “Friday is a holy day in Islam which therefore makes this event even more blessed,” he said.
Reverend Father Carlito P. Clase, executive director of CCPD, took the chance to apologize on behalf of the whole non-Muslim communities for perpetuating the negative stereotypes against the Muslims, which are primarily rooted on ignorance and indifference.
To signify the reconciliation between the Muslims and the members of the non-Muslim communities, the leaders exchanged bahandi – a century-old malong was gifted by the Muslims to the Christian and IP communities while the latter gifted the Muslims an ancient pottery.
On behalf of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) regional director Monaim Guro, chief of Settling Division Norlain Balt delivered a speech to conclude the program.
“We try our best to extend our understanding for our non-Muslim siblings when they mock our traditions such as our manner of praying. We take into consideration the fact that they still do not possess a deep understanding of the customs we observe, which is why an inter-religious dialogue is necessary,” she emphasized. (DMNR/VLG/PIA-Caraga)
On behalf of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) regional director Monaim Guro, chief of Settling Division Norlain Balt delivered a speech to conclude the program.
“We try our best to extend our understanding for our non-Muslim siblings when they mock our traditions such as our manner of praying. We take into consideration the fact that they still do not possess a deep understanding of the customs we observe, which is why an inter-religious dialogue is necessary,” she emphasized. (DMNR/VLG/PIA-Caraga)
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