Interreligious rally to foster communal harmony
He was speaking at the 'Karavaliya Neladalli Souharda Sanchara', a campaign for communal harmony organised by the Karnataka State Sunni Yuvajana Sangha (SYS), in the city on Tuesday. "The feeling that we are all one should arise in everyone. Only then can humans be free from violence and anger. Whoever makes a mistake, we should not justify them for any reason. Instead, we should immediately distance ourselves. Along with that, we should also stay away from arrogance and pride," said the swamiji.
"Prophet Muhammad was referred to as a 'precious gem' by Sri Narayana Guru. This is because the Prophet's actions and words were clear. However, today we are moving away from the Prophet's message. That should not happen; we should follow the path taught by the Prophet," he said.
State Waqf Council vice-president Maulana Shafi Saadi, MLC Ivan D'Souza, and Mangalore Diocese PRO Roy Castelino spoke on the occasion. SYYS state president Basheer Saadi presided over the event. SYS state general secretary KM Aboobakker Siddiq delivered the keynote address. Ullal Dargah president and Harmony Rally Reception Committee president Haneef Haji Ullal was present.
Despite the pouring rain, Hindus, Muslims, and Christians joined hands and marched in harmony from the Light House Hill to Clock Tower.
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