By Valbona Bytyqi The “Interfaith Dialogue” roundtable was held in Pristina on Friday. Zef Gashi, President of the Drita Foundation – the foundation that organized the roundtable – called for people to engage in dialogue, not to make distinctions, and to preserve peace. “Our goal is to strengthen what is common…
Community-based programmes have been introduced to promote interfaith understanding By Asif Mehmood ButtMarch LAHORE: The Pakistan Civil Services Academy (CSA), for the first time, has incorporated “interfaith harmony” as a dedicated subject in the 52nd Common Training Programme (CTP), fostering a culture of tolerance, understanding, and mutual respect. Community-based programmes have…
On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations (PCHR), the Office of Faith Based Initiatives and Interfaith Affairs, the Office of Muslim Engagement (OME), and Peace Islands Institute Pennsylvania (PII PA) co-sponsored the annual Interfaith Iftar. Each year, for nearly 30 days, Muslims worldwide observe the holy month…
The “Drita” Foundation will organize an interfaith dialogue roundtable today, according to the Albanian modality, at the “BogdaniPolis” Center located in the Cathedral. “We are hosting this special conference, where panelists from the Vatican, Germany, Albania and Kosovo will participate. But what is more important is a dialogue panel between the…
As the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) turned 70 last Saturday, the Guild of Interfaith Media Practitioners (GIMP) has commended media professionals in the country for their resilience in the face of all odds, and dedication to the ethics of the profession. Founded in Lagos on 15 March 1955, NUJ was…
By Adurodija Ebenezer Ramadan is a sacred and spiritually enriching time for Muslims worldwide, marked by fasting, prayer, charity, and self-reflection. As a Christian, understanding and appreciating Ramadan presents an opportunity to embrace common values, promote interfaith understanding, and deepen respect for diverse faith traditions. From a Christian perspective, Ramadan aligns…
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Ignatius Kiagama has counselled Christians and Muslims to shun religious rivalry but rather pursue the cause for justice and tackle national challenges. Bishop Kiagama told a crowded gathering at the first 2025 Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) in Abuja that the ongoing Lenten season and…
By Nazrin Abdul The United Nations marks March 15 as the International Day Against Islamophobia, commemorating the tragic attacks on mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, that claimed 51 lives. The day highlights the global need to combat Islamophobia, a term that refers to the fear, prejudice, and hatred directed towards Muslims,…
By Dr Elif Selin Calik Despite ongoing health issues, Pope Francis plans to visit Turkiye in May 2025 for diplomatic and interfaith purposes. The planned visit of Pope Francis to Turkiye in May 2025 will become one of the year’s top diplomatic and interfaith events. The Vatican has confirmed that Pope…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday said that on the occasion of international day to combat Islamophobia, Pakistan urged the international community to implement tangible and effective measures to reform discriminatory legislation, combat hate speech, and promote genuine interfaith dialogue to cultivate mutual respect. “Pakistan reiterates…