Interfaith event to tackle hate

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Interfaith event to tackle hate (UKPA) –

Faith organisations will come together in London this week in a bid to end anger and hate among different religious groups.

The Healing The World event will see representatives from different religious organisations discussing the sources of hate in an attempt to create better interfaith relationships.

The event will take place on February 1 at The London Central Mosque, from 12.30pm until 5pm.

It will be attended by Rabbi Jackie Tabick, Rev Peter Owen Jones, Imam Abduljalil Sajid (Islam), Kiran Bali MBE (Hindu), Yann Lovelock (Buddhist) and Ajit Singh MBE (Sikh).

The event is part of World Interfaith Harmony Week, which works to promote forgiveness, compassion and oneness among different faiths.

Charity the World Congress of Faiths has organised the event with the International Association of Religions Freedom.

They have also received support from Religions for Peace and the United Religions Initiative.

The event is free to attend and all participants are asked to register with the World Congress of Faiths, which works to develop better understanding, co-operation and respect between different religions.

For more information contact the charity on 01935 864055 or email [email protected] or [email protected].

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