Lucknow,
September 21 : The ‘International Day of Peace - 21 September’, declared by the
United Nations, was celebrated with great joy at the City Montessori School
(CMS), Headquarters. On this occasion, leaders of various religions delivered
insightful speeches, strongly proclaiming the importance of ‘religious unity,
world unity and world peace.’ Prominent speakers included Rajyogni BK Radha
Didi from Hinduism, Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahli and Maulana Yasub Abbas
from Islam, Shri Harpal Singh Jaggi from Sikhism, Father Donald D'Souza and
Rev. Pastor Firoz Masih from Christianity, Bhikkhu Gyanalok from Buddhism, Shri
Shailendra Jain from Jainism and Dr. Mayuri Parikh from the Bahá'í Faith. They
all enlightened the audience on the significance of peace and unity through
their powerful speeches. The event began with a School Prayer, All Religion
Prayer and teachings from various religions. It is noteworthy that 21 September
is celebrated as ‘International Day of Peace’ to strengthen the ideals of peace
and unity. This year’s International Day of Peace is being observed with the
theme of 'Cultivating a Culture of Peace'.
Welcoming the various religious
leaders, CMS Founder-Director and renowned educationist, Dr. Bharti Gandhi said
that peace
and unity are the need of the hour. As CMS is the world's largest school by
student enrollment, it is our moral responsibility to make efforts for
safegaurding the future of the young generation. The bright future of the
coming generations lies in an environment of peace and unity. Rajyogni BK
Radha Didi, representing Hinduism, emphasized that unity in diversity is
our identity. Jain representative Shri Shailendra Singh, remembering the
champions of peace and unity, highlighted the significant contribution of CMS
Founder Late Dr. Jagdish Gandhi. Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahli from
Islam praised Dr. Jagdish Gandhi's efforts to spread the message of peace
from Lucknow to the United Nations. Maulana Yasub Abbas, in his address,
said that the teachings of all religious prophets are equally beneficial to
all. Bhikkhu Gyanalok from Buddhism noted that the more the spirit of
friendship increases, the greater the expansion of peace. Rev Pastor Feroz
Masih from Christianity pointed out that the core aim of all religions is
the establishment of peace. Dr. Mayuri Parikh from the Bahá'í Faith mentioned
that it is essential to learn from history, as violence and war are not
solutions to any problem. Several other speakers also delivered inspiring
speeches, spreading the message of unity and peace.
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