President Évariste Ndayishimiye on Thursday February 28th, 2026 described the coincidence of Ramadan and the Christian season of Lent as historic moment, saying the period fell in the same month just days after Burundi celebrated the National Day of Unity and Charity. Speaking during a prayer gathering organized by the ruling party CNDD‑FDD, The Head of state has described the coincidence, saying it reflects the country’s unity in religious and cultural diversity. Read more : https://baptistchronicle.com/2026/02/28/president-ndayishimiye-hails-coincidence-of-ramadan-and-lent-as-a-historic-moment-of-national-unity/