Eritrean religious news: Eri-TV Zena – Asmara, 19 June 2013 – Prayer services were conducted today in mosques and churches nationwide in connection with commemoration of Martyrs Day.
The prayer services in Asmara at Debre-Sahle St. Michael Church and Al-Khulafae Al-Rashideen Mosque witnessed the participation of government and PFDJ officials, as well as thousands of nationals.
Members of various clergies and the faithful headed by Abune Petros, Chairman of the Holy Synod, and Bishop in Gash-Barka region, Abune Atnatyos, took part in the prayer service at St. Michael Church.
Likewise, thousands of members of the Islamic faith attended the ceremony at Al-Khulafae Al-Rashideen Mosque headed by members of the Office of the Eritrean Mufti, Sheikh Ali Mohammed-Ali and Sheikh Salem Ibrahim Al-Mukhtar respectively. More videos @ http://www.eritrea-tv.net.