Interfaith Harmony Week Activities Planned in Pakistan By RYS - Pakistan Interfaith Candle Lighting Ceremony, February 2, at the famous shrine of Hazrat Shah Shams Tabrez. This shrine was built in 1330 A.D. honor of the Sufi saint who came from Baghdad and died in 1276 at Multan. The tomb is square, 30 feet in height, and covered with a hemispherical dome. Selections from sacred writings and quotes by notable people will be read by representatives of various faiths and traditions as they light a candle. The ceremony will spread the message of harmony and tolerance among the followers of all the religions, faiths, and beliefs of Pakistan. For more information email Marcus Younas.

Interfaith Harmony Week Activities Planned in Pakistan By RYS - Pakistan Interfaith Water of Life Ceremony, February 3, at St. John the Baptist De La Salle Church. Selections from sacred writings and quotes by notable people will be read as part of the ceremony as representatives of different faiths and traditions pour water into a common bowl as a symbol of reconciliation and renewal. For more information email Marcus Younas.

Interfaith Harmony Week Activities Planned in Pakistan By RYS - Pakistan Interfaith Folk Music Concert, February 4, at SEAP-Pakistan's National Secretariat. Folk singers from various faiths and dialects will perform in the Interfaith Folk Musical Concert. For more information email Marcus Younas.

Interfaith Harmony Week Activities Planned in Pakistan By RYS - Pakistan Interfaith Children's Festival, February 5, at the Holy Savior’s Public School (Full Gospel Assembly Church). The children will participate in a poster competition and will draw posters with interfaith harmony and peacebuilding messages. The winners of the poster competition will be awarded prizes, and certificates of participation will be given to all participating students. For more information email Marcus Younas.

Interfaith Harmony Week Activities Planned in Pakistan By RYS - Pakistan Debate Competition, February 6, among students of the universities and colleges of the Southern Punjab. The language for the debate will be English. RYS–Pakistan will award shields and certificates to the best debaters. All of the participating students will be awarded certificates of participation. The topic of the debate competition will be: “Television is the leading cause of violence in today's society.” For more information email Marcus Younas.

Interfaith Harmony Week Activities Planned in Pakistan By RYS - Pakistan Press Conference, February 7, at the Multan Press Club Hall. RYS-Pakistan will invite one religious leader each from the Christian, Muslim, Hindu, and Sikh communities to share about the issues of interfaith harmony in Pakistan and answer questions from journalists. The Press Conference will also evaluate and highlight the activities conducted by RYS-Pakistan during World Interfaith Harmony Week. For more information email Marcus Younas.

World Interfaith Harmony Week: “Looking For Ways To Work Together” On January 18, 2013, the City of Toronto will issue a declaration that mirrors the United Nations Declaration, and announces that the first week of February will be World Interfaith Harmony Week in Toronto. “Celebrating Interfaith Culture” Tuesday, February 1, 6:30 pm Jamia Riyadhul Jannah, 6680 Campobello Rd., Mississauga ON L5N 2L8 An evening of music, comedy, poetry and other examples of culture stemming directly from faiths and their geographies. With dinner. Fee to be determined. Co-sponsored by the Toronto Chapter of the Islamic Supreme Council of Canada.

World Interfaith Harmony Week: “Looking For Ways To Work Together” On January 18, 2013, the City of Toronto will issue a declaration that mirrors the United Nations Declaration, and announces that the first week of February will be World Interfaith Harmony Week in Toronto. “The Importance Of Interfaith Dialogue And Co-Operation” Monday, February 7, 6:30 pm Japanese Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto ON M3C 1Z5 Top leaders of various faith communities will speak on the importance of interfaith dialogue and cooperation, followed by a question and answer period. Co-sponsored by the Toronto Area Interfaith Council (TAIC)

Houses of Faith Tour February 2 – 9. Individual faith communities will open their doors and offer hospitality to visitors. You are invited to have an opportunity to learn about our faith cultures in Carbondale. No reservation is necessary. Just drop in! Monday, February 4 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Church of Good Shepherd UCC 515 S. Orchard Drive (618) 457-2232

Houses of Faith Tour February 2 – 9. Individual faith communities will open their doors and offer hospitality to visitors. You are invited to have an opportunity to learn about our faith cultures in Carbondale. No reservation is necessary. Just drop in! Monday, February 4 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Congregation Beth Jacob 904 N. Norwest Drive (618) 549-1409