The recently inaugurated BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi welcomed guests from various religious and cultural backgrounds for a special Ramadan evening, fostering dialogue and community unity.
Dubbed 'Omsiyyat', the event featured a Ramadan cultural evening followed by suhoor, prepared by volunteers of the grand temple situated at the stone temple in Abu Mureikha, off the Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway.
Dignitaries, including Emirati ministers, a rabbi, a vicar, representatives from the Bohra and Sikh communities, government officials, ambassadors, diplomats, community leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and overseas guests, gathered for this historic interfaith event. Among the esteemed attendees were Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development.
Special guest Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi shared a snippet of his speech from the occasion, emphasizing the special bond between India and the UAE, rooted in shared values and interests.
Sheikh Nahyan hailed the BAPS Sanstha for hosting an interfaith gathering during the holy month, highlighting the significance of peace, tolerance, human fraternity, and interfaith harmony in the UAE.
Pujya Swami Brahmaviharidas, leading the temple project, expressed gratitude to UAE leaders and ministers for their unwavering support, emphasizing the values of self-discipline, introspection, gratitude, and friendship embodied in Ramadan.
The event featured engaging discussions promoting understanding and appreciation of the UAE's multicultural environment, alongside traditional cultural performances. Attendees were treated to sumptuous vegetarian food prepared by BAPS volunteers, concluding the evening on a note of unity and harmony.
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