REPORT ON WORLD INTERFAITH HARMONY WEEK CELEBRATION AT KFUEIT

The Institute of Humanities and Arts, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology (KFUEIT), in collaboration with Rural Education and Economic Development Society (Reeds Pakistan), KFUIT Ethics and Peace for Sustainable Environment Society (KEPSES), Pakistan Interfaith Forum Lahore, and NGO "LIOS-SOIL" Vienna, Austria, successfully celebrated World Interfaith Harmony Week.

 KEY HIGHLIGHTS

- Grand Ceremony: Attended by esteemed guests, including Vice Chancellor Prof. Ir. Dr. Amir Azam Khan

- Distinguished Speakers: Included Vice Chancellor Prof. Ir. Dr. Amir Azam Khan, Dr. Afsar Rathor, Pastor Kamran Shafqat, and others

- Peace Rally: Symbolized unity, coexistence, and the message of interfaith harmony

- Interfaith Harmony Lunch: Brought together people of different faiths to share a meal and engage in dialogue

- Exposure Visit: Provided an opportunity for participants to learn about and appreciate the diversity of faiths and traditions

- Certificate/Shield Distribution Ceremony: Recognized contributions to promoting interfaith harmony and understanding

QUOTES FROM DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS

- "The true essence of a peaceful world lies in mutual respect for all religions." - Vice Chancellor Prof. Ir. Dr. Amir Azam Khan

- "We can only progress as a society when we accept diversity in religions, races, colors, and languages." - Vice Chancellor Prof. Ir. Dr. Amir Azam Khan

CONCLUSION

The Interfaith Harmony Week celebrations at KFUEIT were a resounding success, promoting mutual respect, understanding, and peaceful coexistence among people of different faiths and backgrounds. The event reinforced the university's dedication to fostering a peaceful and inclusive society, and its commitment to promoting interfaith harmony and understanding.

RECOMMENDATIONS

- Future Initiatives: KFUEIT should continue to organize such events to promote interfaith harmony and understanding

- Collaboration: The university should collaborate with other organizations to promote interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence

- Community Engagement: The university should engage with the local community to promote interfaith, harmony and understanding

CHIEF ORGANIZER/SECRETARY OF EVENT

Muhammad Shahid Habib

KAICIID Fellow 2016, Vienna, Austria

PHD, Post-Doc in Islamic Studies/Interfaith Studies

Assistant Professor, Institute of Humanities and Arts, KFUEIT

Rahim Yar Khan, South Punjab, Pakistan

Official Email: [email protected]

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Date: 7 February 2025