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The First Historic Interfaith Conference, UAE

11 May 2022

At the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Swami Brahmaviharidas welcomed by Dr Abdulrehman Al Zeid, Deputy Secretary-General of the Muslim World League.

Swami Brahmaviharidas meets with the Deputy Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Dr Shawki Ibrahim Abdel-Karim Allam, Grand Mufti of Egypt

With Dr. Abu Rehab, East Asia Advisor for Muslim World League

With Mr. Khalid Al-Sulaiman, Prominent Commentator for Okaz and Saudi Gazette

HE Mr. N. Ram Prasad of Indian Embassy welcomes prominent religious leaders from South Asia at the MWL conference in Riyadh

With HH Avdheshanand Giriji Maharaj, President, Hindu Dharma Acharya Sabha

Pujya Avdeshanand Giriji, Swami Brahmaviharidas and Shri Bawa Jain discuss the agenda of the Forum

Delegates arrive at the Grand Hall for The Forum on Common Values Among Religious Followers

Circular seating symbolizing equality for all religious leaders at the Ritz Carlton Riyadh Grand Hall

First Historic Interfaith Conference

Secretary-General HE Sheikh Dr Mohammed Bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa addresses the conference

The opening session was introduced by a video on the common strengths and concerns of all faiths.

HE Sheikh Dr Mohammed Bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa chaired the opening Forum

Session in progress

Through translation services in English, Arabic and French, delegates were able to attentively consider all the presentations delivered by the distinguished members.

Diverse religious leaders gathered in Riyadh for the conference

Through translation services in English, Arabic and French, delegates were able to attentively consider all the presentations delivered by the distinguished members.

Swami Brahmaviharidas’ thought-provoking address in the Forum on ‘Human Dignity - Divine Equality’ was well received and highly appreciated.

Swami Brahmaviharidas addressing the forum

Local media from Al Arabiya TV and other networks covered the event and took live interviews of selected religious leaders.

HE Sheikh Dr Mohammed Bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa meets with Swami Brahmaviharidas discussing the harmony-filled central message of the conference.

The hour long midnight meeting highlights the great love and friendship with which both leaders held one another.

HE Sheikh Dr Mohammed Bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa appreciates the presence of BAPS and the speech of Swami Brahmaviharidas in the conference.

Swami Brahmaviharidas interacting with Religious leaders from across the world

Rabbi David Rosen, American Jewish Committee's International Director of Interreligious Affairs and Swami Brahmaviharidas share memories from previous interfaith conferences.

Swami Brahmaviharidas greeting HE Sheikh Abdassamad El-Yazidi, Secretary General, Central Council of Muslims in Germany.

Swami Brahmaviharidas welcomed to an official reception at a national monument in Riyadh.

The BAPS delegation at the The National Museum in Riyadh.

Private prayers for world peace and harmony and the long term success of the Forum on Common Values