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Multifaith 'Sadbhawana' Eid celebrated at Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah
New Delhi, April 1: The Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) organised a Multifaith Sadbhawana Eid programme at Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah. The event was aimed at spreading the message of love, peace and harmony among different religions.
Delhi: Indian Minorities Federation organises Multifaith Sadbhawna Eid at Nizamuddin Dargah
By Amrit Prakash, New Delhi, April 1: In a historic display of inter-faith harmony, the Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) organised a Multifaith Sadbhawna Eid event at the revered Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah, marking the conclusion of the holy month of Ramzan.
Diplomats celebrate unity in diversity at 'Sadhbhavana Iftar' hosted by Indian Minorities Federation
New Delhi, March 28: A gathering of ambassadors and diplomats of various Islamic nations convened in New Delhi for the 'Sadhbhavana Iftar' hosted by the Indian Minorities Federation (IMF). The occasion provided a platform for dignitaries from diverse backgrounds to exchange perspectives on India's unshakable ethos of 'Unity in Diversity.'
Every religion has sentiments, faith: Muslim Cleric supports closure of meat shops during Navratri
Aligarh, March 26: Muslim Cleric Chaudhary Ifraheem Husain expressed his support for the closure of meat shops during the Navratri festival and said that the Muslim community would have no objection to the move as it respects the sentiments of the Hindu community.
Department of Community Development hosts Iftar at Abrahamic Family House
Abu Dhabi, March 22: In line with the Year of Community and as part of its ongoing efforts to foster social cohesion and coexistence, the Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi (DCD) organised a collective Iftar at the Abrahamic Family House.
Roza, Iftaar, Thandai, and Holi have come together, this is India's culture, says BJP's Dilip Ghosh
Paschim Medinipur, March 14: West Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Friday pointed out that Roza, Iftaar, Thandai, and Holi have coincided this year and encouraged everyone to follow their faith and celebrate together.
Amid Holi-Jumma row, cleric calls for peace and harmony
Lucknow, March 13: With Holi and the second Friday of Ramzan coinciding this year, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali, a senior Sunni cleric, has issued an advisory urging communal harmony and peaceful celebrations.
Raj Thackeray questions cleanliness of Ganga while refusing to drink water brought from Kumbh
Pune, March 9: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray sounded skeptical of those who took a holy dip in Ganga during the recently-held Mahakumbh Mela at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh while questioning the cleanliness of the Ganga river.
Chris Pratt talks about making 'deal with God' after son's premature birth
Los Angeles, March 9: Hollywood star Chris Pratt said that his faith was cemented after “God really saved” his son, who was born seven weeks premature.
Kashmiri Pandits celebrate Mahashivratri, their holiest religious festival
Srinagar, Feb 25: As the Kashmiri Pandit community celebrates its holiest religious festival of Mahashivratri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted people on this auspicious occasion.
Punjab: Bhartiya SarvDharam Sansad hosts gathering to promote global peace
Amritsar, February 24: Spiritual leaders from across India gathered at an event aimed at fostering interfaith harmony in the Radha Soami Satsang Dera Beas in Punjab on Monday.
There is group of leaders who mock religion, ridicule it, are engaged in dividing people: PM Modi
Chhatarpur, February 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned against divisive forces, stating that a group of leaders is nowadays attempting to ridicule religion and is bent on dividing people.
Pakistan issues visas to 154 Indian pilgrims to visit Shree Katas Raj temple
New Delhi, February 21: Pakistan High Commission in India said on Friday that it has issued visas to 154 Indian pilgrims to visit the revered Shree Katas Raj temples in Pakistan's Chakwal district.
I am a multi-religious person: Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi
New Delhi, February 19: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi recently opened up about his multi-religious upbringing and illustrious military career.
BAPS Hindu Mandir marks first anniversary, celebrates UAE's year of community
Abu Dhabi, Feb 17: The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi celebrated its first anniversary with a grand event, aligning with the UAE's Year of Community. The occasion brought together UAE leadership, dignitaries, faith leaders, and thousands of devotees.
Incidents are very serious, action must be taken: Maha CM on committee against 'love jihad'
Nagpur, February 16: Speaking about the Maharashtra government forming a committee against 'love jihad', Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that these incidents were "very serious and action must be taken."
Amid Mahakumbh, Yogi Adityanath to open climate conclave to see role of religious leaders
Prayagraj, Feb 15: Amid the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate a climate conclave on Sunday that will see the role of religious leaders in environmental protection and climate change mitigation.
Maha govt panel to draft 'Love Jihad' law hailed; Minister calls it a long-pending demand
Mumbai, Feb 15: The Maharashtra government has constituted a seven-member committee, led by the state's Director General of Police (DGP), to examine the legal aspects of a proposed law against forced religious conversions and cases of so-called "love jihad." Reacting to this development, Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha welcomed the move, calling it a long-pending demand.
World Peace Dome: A monument of secular harmony and a catalyst for peace parks across India
Pune, Feb 15: In an era of rapid urbanisation and cultural diversity, India's cities are becoming increasingly interconnected hubs of ideologies, traditions and communities. While this convergence brings immense opportunities for collaboration and progress, it also presents significant challenges.
Maha govt forms committee to study legal provisions to curb 'love jihad', forced conversions
Mumbai, Feb 14: Amid demand from elected representatives and various organisations, the Maharashtra government on Friday formed a seven member committee headed by the state director general of police to study the legal provisions to curb the 'love jihad' (euphemism for interfaith relationships) and forced conversion or conversion by cheating.
It's tolerance and values of Hinduism that the world needs today: Erik Solheim
New Delhi, Feb 12: Hindu Dharma is very, very modern and boasts of many virtues and values, which today's world order should acknowledge and possibly imitate, said former Norwegian minister Erik Solheim on Wednesday.
Aaditi Pohankar, Makarand Deshpande's 'The Prayer' is a thought-provoking tale of faith
Mumbai, Feb 4: The recently released short film 'The Prayer', which stars Aaditi Pohankar, Makarand Deshpande, and Smita Jayakar, explores the subject of faith.
'As Tears Go By' singer Marianne Faithfull passes away
London, January 31: Marianne Faithfull, the celebrated singer, songwriter, actress, and muse to the Rolling Stones, has passed away at the age of 78.
BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi welcomes defence attaches of over 20 nations
New Delhi, Jan 15: The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi welcomed a host of Defence Attaches, families and dignitaries from more than 20 embassies worldwide, to celebrate the values of unity, diversity and harmony.
Defence attaches, military personnel of over 20 nations visit BAPS for peace dialogue
Abu Dhabi, January 15: Defence attaches and military personnel of over 20 nations visited the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, popularly known as BAPS, for cultural exchange and a dialogue on peace, diversity and harmony.
'Ekta Ka Mahakumbh' hashtag takes social media by storm on first day of congregation
Mahakumbh Nagar, January 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj as the "Mahakumbh of Unity," on Monday.
People throng Sultan Shah Dargah Unity Fair in Tripura
Agartala, January 13: People from different beliefs visited the Sultan Shah Dargah Unity Fair in Tripura, held annually on the 24th day of the Bengali month of Poush.