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INTERNATIONAL INTERFAITH HARMONY WEEK CELEBRATION THRIVES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DHAKA

INTERNATIONAL INTERFAITH HARMONY WEEK CELEBRATION THRIVES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DHAKA

Updated 2024-02-03 14:12:17

(News from Dhaka, Bangladesh Feb 1, 2024 – Reported by Mohammad Jahangir Alam PhD.)

At 9:00am on Feb. 1, 2024, the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh came alive with the spirit of unity as it marked the International Interfaith Harmony Week declared by the United Nations. The meticulously organized program was a collaborative effort between the Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue and the Department of World Religions and Culture at the University of Dhaka. This year, much like in the past, the Department and Centre joined forces to host a series of impactful events addressing contemporary issues related to interfaith harmony.

The diverse lineup of activities encompassed a Harmony Rally, Seminar, Inter-University Debates, Paintings, and Harmony Songs. Participants included members from various religious communities in Bangladesh, alongside students and faculty of the university. The guest list spanned from the Vice-Chancellor to students, scholars, civil society members, journalists, and the general public.

During the Harmony Rally, students took on the roles of representatives from major world religions and indigenous faiths. Notably, Dao Cao Dai was represented in the rally, with a participant holding the DIVINE EYE. This year, the Taoist Branch made a distinctive appearance in the rally, dynamically changing colors and embodying different branches of Caodaism through rotation.

The overarching goal of the program is to raise awareness about interfaith harmony as a cornerstone for social stability, which, in turn, forms the bedrock of sustainable development. The essence of the celebration conveys a crucial message — that the universal language binding us together is the LANGUAGE OF LOVE. Together, participants echoed the sentiment that they are one in peace, united in harmony, and embody the principles of Unity in Diversity and Beauty in Difference.

Here are a few photos of the Harmony Rally :