Interfaith program, Leh (Kashmir) branch, 2005
Organized by Ven. Bhikku Sanghasena, Leh branch chairman. 25 August, 2005 Around 400 specially invited delegates from India and abroad attended. Five delegates from member group IALRW (Japan) also attended this grand program on the banks of the Indus River. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama attended and delivered an inaugural speech in which he […]
Shramadan (gift of labour) Gujarat 2005
India (Gujarat): Morbi, Nana Dahisara & KajaradaFebruary 2005 31 Hindu young adults Organiser: Hiten Bhagtani, RFYN India Gujarati leader. For this project, the young adults did shramadan, gift of labour, at the sites built during the 2002 project. Most were very wary of going into a 100% Muslim village, entering their mosque and cleaning it. Most had never entered […]
Gandhi Jayanti 2004
On October 2nd of every year Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday is celebrated. This is popularly called “Gandhi Jayanthi”. Gandhiji is universally known as an apostle of peace. On this day this year Khwaja Gharib-Un-Nawaz Inter-faith Centre (KGNWC) chose to arrange a talk by Mr.H.S. Doreswamy who is respected as a Gandhian and a freedom fighter. […]
Young Adult Programme Shillong 2004
17, 18, 19 June 2004. Brief Report on 3-day IARF Young Adult Programme held at Shillong (PDF)
Interfaith celebration of Christmas 2003
24 December 2003, Bangalore From the report (PDF, 1 page): Prof. Dr. Mumtaz Ali Khan …spoke about the message of Lord Jesus Christ to mankind and how his message is relevant to people of different faiths. He made a particular reference to the recognition of Jesus Christ as a Prophet in Islam. Mr. Raya Raddi, […]
IARF-SACC participation at Delhi Peace Summit 2003
“Towards a Culture of Harmony and Peace” Delhi Peace Summit, in partnership with Council for a Parliament of World’s Religions, Chicago, organised an International Summit with the theme “Towards a Culture of Harmony and Peace” from December 7 – 10, 2003 at New Delhi. The summit was inaugurated by the President of India, H.E. Dr. […]
Inter-Religious Students Movement (IRSM) launched by Tirunelveli branch
The Tirunelveli Branch of IARF India Chapter launched an Inter-Religious Students Movement (IRSM) in different schools of Tirunelveli Town recently. The objective of the movement is to inculcate in young minds respect for humanity, universal brotherhood and understanding of religions and to promote inter-religious harmony and peace. Students from class VI to class XII […]
Interfaith Ramadan event, Mysore 2003
“RAMZAN ID-E-MILAN (IFTAR) CELEBRATION” [IARF India Chapter member group] “Forum for Harmony and Peace, Mysore organised Ramzan Id -e- Milan (Iftar) function on 23rd November, 2003. Hindus, Muslims and Christians, about 125 in all participated. Ms. Hemalatha welcomed the gathering. The function started with the breaking of fast (Iftar) with fruits, followed by Namaz […]
Kannada Rajyotsava 2003
November 2003 From the report (PDF 2pp): Kannada Rajyotsava is the festival of Karnataka State. This festival is to commemorate the formation of the new state of Karnataka on the basis of Kannada language. This festival is celebrated on 1st November of every year. All the residents of Karnataka are expected to observe this festival which […]