A heartwarming display of interfaith generosity has captured the hearts of Nigerians online. A Muslim man took to social media to share his unexpected and delightful experience after a Christian stranger sent him a festive package of Christmas food.
A Tweet That Sparked Kindness
The story began when the Muslim man, identified on the X app as @IU_Wakilii, made a public post. In his earlier tweet, he had encouraged Christians to reciprocate the kindness shown by their Muslim friends who often share food with them during the Sallah celebrations. This simple message of mutual appreciation did not go unnoticed.
A Christian man who saw the tweet, identified as @Oriafarrell1, decided to act. Despite being complete strangers, he reached out to @IU_Wakilii privately. He offered to send him a portion of the traditional Christmas meal to enjoy. The generous package included cooked rice, chicken, and a locally made drink called Zobo.
"I Couldn't Wait to Reach Home"
The recipient was visibly thrilled by the gesture. He shared photos of the sumptuous meal online and confessed his eagerness to dig in. "Had to finish one lap on my way because I couldn’t wait to reach home," he wrote humorously, expressing his immense gratitude to his new "bro."
However, his post went beyond just saying thank you. He used the viral moment to send a playful yet poignant message to other Christians. He urged them to learn from this example and extend similar generosity to their Muslim friends during the festive period. His now-famous line, "Dear Christian friends please learn from him, that your Muslim friend give am rice!!" became a central theme of the discussion.
Massive Reactions and Calls for Peace
The post, shared on December 27, 2025, quickly went viral, attracting a flood of comments from netizens charmed by the story. The donor, Oria Farell, humorously promised to add coleslaw and special soup next year. Others joined in the lighthearted banter, with some Muslim users promising to reciprocate with Sallah meat during Eid-el-Kabir (Ileya).
The comments section turned into a mini-forum on religious harmony. One user, Uncle Faris, reflected, "Why can’t we all just live together in peace and harmony?... In the end, let’s just hope our religion is the true one if there’s truly an afterlife." Another user, Aina Yombo, added a plea for Muslims to also be more accepting of Christmas gestures, noting that the food offered is not poison.
This simple act of sharing food has underscored a powerful message of unity and mutual respect during a season often marked by distinct religious celebrations. It serves as a reminder that kindness and generosity can beautifully bridge perceived divides.
