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STATEMENT BY THE PATRIARCHS AND HEADS OF CHURCHES IN JERUSALEM

February 18, 2025February 16, 2025 by Admin The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem have issued a plea defending the dignity and presence of the People of Gaza.   A HUMANITARIAN PLEA FROM THE CHURCHES OF JERUSALEM: DEFENDING THE DIGNITY AND PRESENCE OF THE PEOPLE OF GAZA Jerusalem, the Holy Land February 14, 2025 As custodians of the Christian faith and conscience in this sacred land, we raise our voices in sorrow and steadfast resolve in the face of the ongoing suffering in Gaza. The devastation that has unfolded before the eyes of the world is a profound moral and humanitarian tragedy. Thousands of innocent lives have been lost, and entire communities stand in ruin, with the most vulnerable— children, the elderly, and the sick—enduring unimaginable hardship. Amid this anguish, we are compelled to speak against the grave threat of mass displacement, an injustice that strikes at the very heart of human dignity. The people of Gaza, families who have lived for ...

Chief Imam commends AcrossFaiths Foundation Ghana for organizing a historic World Interfaith Harmony Week

February 18, 2025Chief Imam commends AcrossFaiths Foundation Ghana for organizing a historic World Interfaith Harmony Week The National Chief Imam, Dr. Sheik Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has commended executives and members of the AcrossFaiths Foundation Ghana for organising the 2025 edition of the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week in the country. The United Nations General Assembly declared the first week of February as World Interfaith Harmony Week in 2010 to promote dialogue, understanding, and cooperation among people of different faiths. The commemoration of the 2025 edition of the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week in Ghana for the first time since the inception of the week-long global event in 2010 was spearheaded by the AcrossFaiths Foundation Ghana. The week-long event, observed globally from 1st to 7th February annually aims to foster peace, unity, and cooperation among people of different faiths. The commemorative activities come at a time when the world is grappling with religious tensions and environmental crises, underscoring the significance of interfaith ...

First Annual Interfaith Crawl of Nashville Builds Bridges of Peace and Unity Among Faith Communities – Cloud PR Wire

February 16, 2025Nashville, Tennessee, 15th February 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, The first-ever Interfaith Crawl of Nashville was held in honor of World Interfaith Harmony Week, bringing together people of diverse faith traditions for a day of learning, connection, and friendship. This unique event visited four of Nashville’s prominent houses of worship: the Islamic Center of Tennessee, the Church of Scientology, The Temple: Congregation Ohabai Shalom, and the Sri Ganesha Temple. The event was met with resounding success, drawing participants from all walks of life who came together with open minds and hearts to learn about their neighbors’ faiths. Through guided tours, personal stories, and shared dialogue, attendees deepened their understanding of each religion and found common ground that fostered respect and mutual appreciation. Participants were particularly moved by the warm hospitality at each location, which included opportunities to observe sacred spaces, ask questions, and enjoy refreshments. The atmosphere of friendship was palpable, creating a sense of peace and unity that transcended religious differences. “This event was ...

Use diversity to unite, not divide

February 16, 2025Nation Sunday, 16 Feb 2025 On the ground: Aaron Ago (fourth from the right) at the Jejak Harmoni programme in conjunction with the World Interfaith Harmony Week celebration at the Al-Hidayah Mosque in Sentul. — Bernama KUALA LUMPUR: Views on religion must be expressed with care as freedom of expression is not a ticket or an excuse to insult or belittle the religious beliefs of others, says National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. He said spreading fake news or provocative statements about religion can worsen the situation and create racial tension. “As a country rich in diversity, we cannot deny that differences exist in various aspects of life. “However, we must see these differences as strengths and not weaknesses. “This diversity should not be a dividing line, but rather the basis for a society that is inclusive and respectful,” he said at the launch of Jejak Harmoni programme in conjunction with World Interfaith Harmony Week yesterday. The event was ...

CCSM holds seminar marking World Interfaith Harmony Week, Int’l Day of Human Fraternity

February 16, 2025Fr. Bader stressed that the wise Jordanian diplomacy led by His Majesty the King is steadfast and clear which places the interests of Jordan and Jordanians at the top of the priorities, and calls for enabling the Palestinian people to obtain all their legitimate rights by rejecting any proposals or attempts to remove them from their land, as well as by pushing for the attainment of ceasefire and providing humanitarian aid in Gaza, at a time when peace according to His Majesty the King implies just peace, otherwise there will be no peace. By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org : On Thursday, February 13, 2025, the Catholic Center for Studies and Media (CCSM) in Jordan, in partnership with Caritas Jordan, marked the 15th anniversary of the World Interfaith Harmony Week and the 5th anniversary of the International Day of Human Fraternity by holding a seminar that highly valued the efforts undertaken by His Majesty King Abdullah II in making peace which is the other ...

World Interfaith Harmony Week: Promote inter-religious dialogue in reports, GIMP chairman urges journalists

February 9, 2025The Chairman of the Guild of Interfaith Media Practitioners (GIMP), Mr. Abdulkarim Abdulmalik has called on Nigerian journalists to put the promotion of inter-religious dialogue on the front burner of their news coverage. During the Guild’s commemoration of the World Interfaith Harmony Week 2025 at the weekend, Abdulmalik noted that prioritising stories and articles that promote religious tolerance, peace and harmony underscore the advancement of good journalism and social responsibility of the mass media in the country. According to him, the full impact of this year’s theme, “Ensure that No One is Left Behind” would be felt if only the mass media give it deserving publicity. On Muslim-Christian relations in Nigeria, he appealed for more education and enlightenment on religious tolerance and harmony amidst diversity. Abdulmalik explained that in Nigeria, ‘Muslims and Christians live together in the same environment, work in the same offices, travel together in the same commercial vehicles; not minding the religious faith of the driver. They ...

Elusive harmony

February 5, 2025Week aims to promote harmony between peoples regardless of their faith through dialogue By Editorial Board February 05, 2025 Muslims, Christians urge world to respect holy books. — APP/File This past Saturday (February 1) marked the start of World Interfaith Harmony Week, celebrated annually in the first week of February since being designated by the UN General Assembly in 2010. The week aims to promote harmony between all peoples regardless of their faith through dialogue, mutual understanding and cooperation. Despite the opportunities for all three of these elements only rising with the growth of the internet and greater exchange of information across the world, the global landscape remains fraught with inter-religious tensions and persecutions, both within and across borders. For countries as religiously diverse as Pakistan, promoting inter-faith harmony has been particularly challenging. The violence in Kurram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that has led to the loss of over 200 lives and seen the region virtually cut off from the rest of the ...

Awqaf minister attends opening of World Interfaith Harmony Week

February 4, 2025AMMAN — Ministry of Awqaf And Islamic Affairs on Monday celebrated the World Interfaith Harmony Week under the theme “Jordan as a Model of Harmony among Religious Sects and Faiths.” The event, organised in collaboration with the Chief Islamic Justice Department, the General Iftaa Department and the Jordanian Interfaith Coexistence Research Centre (JICRC), was held at the King Abdullah I Mosque’s Islamic Cultural Centre, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Deputising for Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, Minister of Awqaf Mohammad Khalaileh said that Amman has long been a “model of peaceful coexistence” among its citizens of different religions, fostering what he called “Hashemite harmony rooted in the light of Prophethood.” Khalaileh stressed that His Majesty King Abdullah introduced Interfaith Harmony Week as a reflection of Jordan’s real-life experience of coexistence, adding that harmony does not mean compromising Islamic values and principles. Instead, it represents a positive stance that acknowledges the rights of all people, promote mutual respect, and foster recognition ...