ABU DHABI: The offices of the Muslim Council of Elders in Pakistan, Indonesia, and Malaysia on Sunday marked the International Day of Human Fraternity, observed annually on 4th February. This significant day recognises the signing of the Document on Human Fraternity between His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, and His Holiness Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church, in Abu Dhabi in 2019.
The Indonesian Muslim Council of Elders organised a series of programmes and events to promote the spirit of fraternity and peaceful coexistence among various segments of Indonesian society. The events included a Friday sermon held at the Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, attended by President Joko Widodo of the Republic of Indonesia.
It also organised a sermon-writing competition on the theme of human fraternity. The competition garnered significant interest and participation from many Indonesians across different provinces.
The Indon
esian office also coordinated with the Ministry of Religious Affairs to disseminate the values and principles of the Human Fraternity Document. The ministry issued directives to preachers in approximately 800,000 mosques across Indonesia to dedicate Friday sermons to this vital and central topic.
Furthermore, in collaboration with the Indonesian Committee for Persons with Disabilities, the Council’s branch also organised special events addressing the comprehensive concept of fraternity and equality with 150 People of Determination who participated, honoured and engaged in discussions and workshops.
Meanwhile, the Pakistani office of the Muslim Council of Elders conducted a seminar titled “Human Fraternity: Messages of Hope and Peace in the World.” The seminar focused on efforts to promote the values and principles of human fraternity, with the ultimate goal of achieving peaceful coexistence, acceptance of others, and diversity through dialogue and mutual understanding.
Similarly, the Council’s office in Ma
laysia organised several events and activities aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence in the country, known for its religious and ethnic diversity. Malaysia serves as a pioneering model of harmony and coexistence as an Islamic country that hosts different religions and ethnicities.
Source: Emirates News Agency
