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Sohail Ahmad Raza, Director of Interfaith Relations and the central leader of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, visited the Vatican City. His visit is a part of efforts aimed at forging unity between the Muslim and Christian communities. He called on the vice president of Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue Vatican. Cardinal Jean -Louis Tauran, Mons. Chidi Dieans Isizo. Fr. Markus Solo, Bishop Otmer Kieazoand and Aghay Reza Mafthai of Irani embassy were also present.

The hundreds of people participated in a demonstration held under the banner of Directorate of Interfaith Relations, Minhaj-ul-Quran International, to protest the gruesome murder of Shahbaz Bhatti, Federal Minister of Minorities Affairs.

On the occasion of Merry Christmas, I would like to congratulate the Christian community around the world and those living in Pakistan. The day highlights the teachings and message of Jesus Christ. Belief in the Prophethood of Jesus Christ and Bible - the Divine Book, is a part of Muslim faith. Allah Almighty sent him to the world at a time when the world needed love and compassion for humanity and peace.

A four member delegation of top religious leaders of Norway, headed by Pastor Trygve Brekke, the head of International Relations, and other members, Stefan Brekke, Arnold Kristoffersen, and Reidun Kristoffersen visited Main Secretariat of Minhaj-ul-Quran International on 12th October 2010 from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm.

The URI Pakistan held a demonstration rally at Lahore Press Club against the Burning of “Holy Quran” on 9th of September 2010.The protest was attended by Bishop Samuel Robert Azriah, Moderator Church of Pakistan, Pakistan Catholic Bishop Conference, NCJP, National Council Church of Pakistan, Minhaj ul Quran International and other civil society organizations. All participants condemned this plan, calling it a work of a perverted mindset.

Directorate of Interfaith Relations of Minhaj-ul-Quran International and Pakistan Minority Council jointly organized a prestigious but simple Independence Day ceremony to mark the Minorities Day on August 11 at the Gurdwara Dera Sahib of the Sikh community. It was the first occasion when the Independence Day ceremony was held in the worship place of the Sikh community in Pakistan.

The National Commission for Inter-Religious Dialogue and Ecumenism (NCIDE) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Minority Affairs conducted an “Interfaith Prayer” for Peace in Pakistan on Saturday, 7 August 2010. The commission prepared a documentary on the recent crisis in the country where floods, hunger, misery, political and ethnic violence and negligence are taking their toll on the people. The first candle for peace was lit after the documentary.

In a rare show of inter-religious harmony, the Muslim and Minority leaders who belonged to different religions joined hands to condemn the suicide blasts in the revered shrine of Data Sahib. The Minority Council of Pakistan and Directorate of Interfaith Relations of Minhaj-ul-Quran International organized a joint session in the courtyard of the Data Darbar here today.

The leaders of different religions got together to participate in a ceremony of lighting peace candles at the revered shrine of Data sahib under the banner of Directorate of Interfaith Relations of Minhaj-ul-Quran International and the United Religions’ Initiative. A collective prayer was held for the departed souls as a mark of solidarity with those who lost their near and dear ones in this tragedy.