On Friday, a significant event took place at the André Salifou University amphitheater in Zinder, Niger, where hundreds of women from the Union of Quranic Schools in Niger, also known as Tsangaya, gathered for a joint prayer session. The event was organized by the women's section of Zinder, at the request of Niger's First Lady, with the support of the Special Advisor to the President of the Republic, Elhadji Mohamed Souley. The prayer session aimed to seek God's mercy and blessings to restore peace and security in the country.

The Governor of Zinder Region, Colonel Massalatchi Mahaman Sani, attended the event and expressed his joy at the high turnout of women. He commended the initiative by the Union of Quranic Schools' women section, saying it was in line with the President's call for collective prayers to address the country's challenges. The Governor also conveyed greetings from the President of the Republic and the First Lady, Hadjia Sabira, and urged the attendees to pray for the country's peace and security.

The event was also addressed by Mohamed Elhadj Souley, the initiator of the prayer session, who thanked Allah for bringing the large crowd together. He transmitted greetings from the President of the Republic, General Abdourahamane Tiani, and the Prime Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, to the attendees. Souley requested that the participants intensify their prayers for peace and security in Niger and the entire region.

The prayer session involved the recitation of the Holy Quran and invocations, known as Al qunut, which is a supplication to God. The event was held under the high patronage of the Governor of Zinder Region, and the attendees prayed for God's mercy, peace, and security in the country. The Union of Quranic Schools in Niger, Tsangaya, organized the event to promote collective prayers and seek divine intervention in the country's affairs.

The Governor of Zinder Region emphasized the importance of collective prayers in addressing the country's challenges, particularly in the face of internal and external threats. He called on the attendees to utilize the gathering to pray for the country's peace and security, as well as for the soul of the President of the Republic's father.

The event demonstrated the significant role that women play in promoting peace and stability in Niger. The Union of Quranic Schools in Niger, Tsangaya, has taken the initiative to organize such events, which bring together women from different backgrounds to pray for the country's well-being.

The prayer session in Zinder is a testament to the efforts of Niger's leaders and citizens to promote peace and stability in the country. The event showcased the importance of faith and collective prayers in addressing the country's challenges, and it is expected that such initiatives will continue to bring people together in pursuit of peace and security.

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  • Hundreds of women gather in Zinder for joint Quran recitation and invocations to seek God's mercy and restore peace and security in Niger.

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