Gedaref is a model of peaceful coexistence between different ethnicities and religions ✍️ Hisham Mahmoud Suleiman
The town of Gedaref in eastern Sudan is considered one of the most wonderful examples of peaceful coexistence between different ethnicities and religions. It is a city that naturally and spontaneously embodies diversity and multiculturalism, because this diversity contributes to enriching the social and economic life of Gedaref. She knows neither racism nor discrimination between religions and races.
Rather, everyone blends into a cohesive fabric based on mutual love and appreciation.
Coexistence between religions and ethnic groups: –
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Over time, a religiously and culturally diverse society emerged in Gedaref. Since ancient times, Gedaref has embraced various ethnic and religious groups, including Copts, Greeks, Indians, Africans, Emeralds and Moroccans from several tribes, despite their diverse origins. and their religions, they continued to live in perfect harmony with each other. Perhaps the most striking feature of this coexistence is the mutual respect between these groups who have never felt discrimination or division.
Copts, Indians and Greeks were an integral part of the social fabric of Gedaref, and through their participation in commercial and agricultural enterprises and various services, they became part of the heart and soul of the city. The inhabitants of Gedaref, all faiths combined. , treated each other with love and respect until they became more than neighbors, a single family sharing joys and sorrows.
Gedaref does not know racism :-
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In Gedaref, there is no place for racism or racial discrimination. The city does not discriminate among its residents based on their religion or ethnicity. Everyone is equal in rights and duties. This reflects the fact that Gedaref's culture is not based on belonging to a community. specific group, but rather on belonging to a single land, which is Gedaref. From here we see that the people of the city treat each other as brothers, sharing construction and development and celebrating all occasions together.
This peaceful coexistence instilled the values of tolerance among successive generations in Gedaref until its people realized that their strength lies in their diversity and that true wealth comes from their differences which integrate them into one fabric.
The Sudanese poet Muhammad Muftah al-Fitouri expresses the idea of coexistence and cohesion between peoples by saying:
O people of the earth, do not separate us
We all come from the same soil
If there is a diaspora or groups among us
The love between us removes all distractions
These verses embody the truth we see in Gedaref, where harmony arises naturally between people and love of the earth represents the basis of this unity.
Human relations in Gedaref: –
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Daily communication between Gedaref residents of different religions and ethnicities reflects the spirit of love and cooperation. These relationships are not limited to social occasions alone, but rather include various aspects of daily life, from working in markets to cooperating in charitable works. Everyone feels that they are in one homeland and that Gedaref is their land which does not discriminate between them, it gives them equal opportunities to live a decent life and contribute to building society.
The poet Hafez Ibrahim says in one of his famous poems:
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My country, even if it is a neighbor, is dear to me
And my family, even though they have grudges against me, are honorable
This applies to Gedaref, where everyone considers the city as one homeland, regardless of their ethnic or religious affiliation. It is the love of the land that pushes them to unite in the face of challenges and to promote a culture of cooperation between them.
Gedaref is a land of love and appreciation:-
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Al-Gadarif is not just a geographical city, but rather a living spirit that pulses with love and appreciation. Here, others are not considered outsiders, but rather part of the city's identity. In Al-Gadarif, everyone mixes. unique interconnection, as if they formed a single piece in harmony with each other. Everyone exists side by side, participating in the details of life big and small, and exchanging respect and appreciation.
The Sudanese poet Ahmed Shawqi says in his poem:
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If the people of my country had only one heart
The earth that unites us is the mother that does not separate
These verses express the bond that unites the inhabitants of Gedaref, who consider their city as the mother who protects them all without distinction and provides them with security and comfort.
In conclusion:-
Gedaref is an honorable model of peaceful coexistence between different religions and ethnic groups. It is a city that respects and celebrates its diversity and considers it a source of strength and unity. Here, everyone lives in harmony and cooperation. , who kisses them. In this city, there is no difference between one person and another, but everyone contributes to building a prosperous and loving society, and through… This harmonious spirit remains a beacon of example in the construction of societies tolerant in the world
