Interfaith Harmony Week 2013

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Universal Peace Federation International

Observances by the Universal Peace Federation and partner organizations of World Interfaith Harmony Week 2013 World peace can be fully accomplished only when the wisdom and efforts of the world’s religious leaders are combined cooperatively and respectfully with the endeavors of national political leaders. Absent the recognition of spiritual principles, the world has drifted increasingly toward analyses and prescriptions that are materialistic and secular in nature. In so doing, we have lost sight of the profound wisdom to be found in humanity’s spiritual heritage. Global institutions must be built on a foundation that takes into account the full potential of the human being, not only as a political, economic, and social being, but also as a spiritual being with spiritual needs and a capacity for spiritual wisdom and insight. The legacy of the world’s great saints, prophets, sages, and spiritual leaders cannot be denied or discounted without ignoring what is most fundamental about the human being. In too many ways the history of religion has been marked by narrow sectarianism, strife, and competitive struggle with other faiths, all to the detriment of the cherished goals and teachings of the founders and scriptures. This cannot continue. The need to eliminate corruption, selfishness, and bad governance applies not only to all nations but also to all of the world’s religions. Lasting peace depends on cooperative partnerships between governments and religions, as well as NGOs and representatives of the private sector. The United Nations can benefit from a council of religious and spiritual leaders to bring broad vision and wisdom to the effort to address critical global problems. International conferences, publications, networking, and on-the-ground activism are mechanisms for interfaith cooperation and lay a foundation for spiritual renewal at the United Nations.

Argentina
Austria
Brazil
Canada
Denmark
Ecuador
Germany
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Moldova
Nepal
New Zealand
Pakistan
Russia
Slovakia
Thailand
Ukraine
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The UN designated the
first week of February every year as
World Interfaith Harmony Week
with the motto of
"Love of God and Love of the Neighbor" /
"Love of the Good and Love of the Neighbor."

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: Interfaith prayers at a youth service program

VIENNA, AUSTRIA: An event at the International Center promoting a culture of peace

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL: A forum of religious leaders at the Sao Paulo City Hall

MONTREAL, CANADA: Ambassadors for Peace forum on pluralism

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK: A gathering for interreligious prayers

QUITO, ECUADOR: Interfaith conversations and prayers for harmony among religions

MUNICH, GERMANY: Interfaith prayers for peace

STUTTGART, GERMANY: A gathering at the House of Religion introducing meditation practices

NEW DELHI, INDIA: Winner of a university debate competition

LUCKNOW, INDIA: Lighting a lamp to begin an interfaith program

JAKARTA, INDONESIA: A program at the auditorium of the People’s Conscience Party - HANURA

JAKARTA, INDONESIA: Student response to a program at the Government High School SMAN 6

TOKYO, JAPAN: Offering prayers at the Yasukuni Shrine for victims of the earthquake and tsuami

TOKYO, JAPAN: A Shinto priest offers prayers at an interfaith Ambassadors for Peace gathering

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: Faith leaders joining in a peace ceremony

CHISINAU, MOLDOVA: Interfaith volleyball tournament

KATHMANDU, NEPAL: Winner of a student essay contest about interfaith harmony

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND: Making new friends after presentations about different faiths

MULTAN, PAKISTAN: Muslims, Hindus, and Christians at an interfaith breakfast

MULTAN, PAKISTAN: Candlelight ceremony at the shrine of Hazrat Shah Shams Tabrez

MULTAN, PAKISTAN: Participants in a debate and essay competition at the Pastoral Institute

MOSCOW, RUSSIA: Ambassadors for Peace shared experiences of working in interfaith settings.

KAMENSK, RUSSIA: A discussion about the question “Harmony of beliefs as a road to peace?”

NOVOSIBIRSK, RUSSIA: Joining for prayers from various faith traditions.

PERM, RUSSIA: Children make pictorial greetings that will be sent to students in Kyrgyzstan.

ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA: A roundtable on promoting intercultural and interfaith understanding

UFA, RUSSIA: Learning about various faiths during a Religious Youth Service Project

YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA: Ambassadors for Peace learn about various faiths.

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA: People brave winter weather to attend an interfaith prayer service.

BANGKOK, THAILAND: A seminar on interreligious principles for strengthening families

KIEV, UKRAINE: Plans were made to promote ideas of interfaith tolerance and understanding.

SALT LAKE CITY, USA: Annual interfaith awards ceremony

UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK: A program at the UN General Assembly Hall

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