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Omsiyyat: Interfaith Cultural Evening at BAPS Hindu Mandir , Abu Dhabi, UAE

2 Apr 2024

Omsiyyat at BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi

BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi hosts ‘Omsiyyat: An Interfaith Cultural Evening’

BAPS volunteers prepare for the evening

Vegetarian sattvic meals fusing Indian and Arabic dishes

The cuisine consisted of fruit juices, Gahwa (Arabic coffee), Jallab, and more

Guests transported in zero-emission vehicles to the venue upon arrival

Guests are received at the event

UAE leadership, swamis, volunteers, and guests engage in joyous conversation

Guests begin seating for the evening programme

HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the UAE in conversation with Brahmaviharidas Swami, Head of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, and Ashok Kotecha, Chairman of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi

Brahmaviharidas Swami and Aksharatitdas Swami share a light moment with Major Ali Al Ateeq, Dubai Immigration

Ashok Kotecha, Chairman of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, in conversation with HE Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development, UAE

“I always find a sense of spiritual fulfillment and profound happiness and peace whenever I am in the presence of the temple.” – HE Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development

Dr Zemer Wang, Medical Director at Aviv Clinic, in conversation with HE Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development

Yogesh Mehta, Vice Chairman of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, in conversation with HE Omar Ghobash, Advisor to the Foreign Minister of the UAE

Brahmaviharidas Swami extends heartfelt gratitude to Hamad Al Mannai, from the Ministry of Community Development, for his love and support for the BAPS Hindu Mandir, from its very inception to its completion

Bahushrutdas Swami in conversation with Rev. Lalji M. Philip, Vicar of the Church of South India, Abu Dhabi

Manish Patel, Managing Director of GEAP, in conversation with guests

Rabbi Jeff Berger appreciates the efforts of Brahmaviharidas Swami in promoting the values of human fraternity

Paras Shahdadpuri owner of Nikai Group of Companies, in conversation with HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the UAE, and guests

Rev. Lalji M. Philip, Vicar from the Church of South India, Abu Dhabi, appreciates Brahmaviharidas Swami for furthering the message of interfaith harmony

Brahmaviharidas Swami welcomes Ramesh Ramakrishnan, Chairman of Transworld Group

HE Omar Ghobash in conversation with Rabbi Levi Duchman

Dr Roeia Thabet, Bah'ai community leader, Asma Almenhali, from the Abrahamic Family House, guests and volunteers gather to capture this historic moment

Mrs Alia Alobeidli, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, was amazed at the story of the BAPS Hindu Mandir's creation

Dr Yogi Bhatt welcomes Shubhra Bhardwaj, CEO of Ferriswheel Entertainment

Ministers, government officials, and religious leaders unite in harmony

Sagoon Patel, Director of the BAPS Hindu Mandir explains the history of the mandir's construction to HE Radha Krishna Panday, Ambassador of Canada to the UAE, and HE Tej Bahadur, Ambassador of Nepal to the UAE

Nazem Fawwaz Alkudsi, former CEO of Abu Dhabi Investment, in conversation with Rabbi Jeff Berger

Mrs Falguni Mehta and Mrs Nisha Pagarani joyously discuss the positive impact of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in the community

Renowned actor Vivek Oberoi and Ashok Kotecha, enjoy the evening hosted by the BAPS Hindu Mandir

HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi appreciates Brahmaviharidas Swami for hosting an interfaith cultural evening at the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi

Vivek Oberoi appreciates Brahmaviharidas Swami for promoting the values of harmony and peace

HE Omar Ghobash in conversation with Ghanim Bin Sulayem, CEO of Seven Tides

Brahmaviharidas Swami welcomes His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister Of Tolerance & Coexistence, to the Omsiyyat and HE Dr Tayeb A. Kamali, Director General for Education Training and Development, UAE Ministry of Interior

Brahmaviharidas Swami shares a warm reunion with HE Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan and HE Dr Tayeb A. Kamali

“I am amazed and get goosebumps every time I see the BAPS Hindu Mandir.” – HE Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan

Nazem Fawwaz Alkudsi welcomes HE Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Brahmaviharidas Swami, and guests to the cultural evening

HE Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan appreciates the BAPS Hindu Mandir for promoting the values of tolerance, peace, and harmony in humanity

'Thank you for your commitment and dedication to promoting the values of peace, harmony, fraternity, and coexistence. Your strong resolve to work together across cultural and spiritual lines for the good of all humankind is truly noble.' HE Sheikh Nahayan shares his heartfelt gratitude to the BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi

Guests listen to HE Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan’s address

Brahmaviharidas Swami appreciates the generosity of HH Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the ruler of Abu Dhabi, and highlights the importance of interfaith harmony

Recounting the emotions of a former space scientist, Brahmaviharidas Swami stated, “If ever there are aliens, and if aliens come to this earth, I would rather have the aliens judge our planet by this place of harmony than all the conflicts, wars, and monuments of hate in this world. I’d rather have aliens judge the world by what’s happening in Abu Dhabi. So be proud, that Abu Dhabi is the new capital of harmony of the world!”

HE Sheikh Nahayan along with the UAE leadership are touched by Brahmaviharidas Swami’s address

Esteemed guests appreciate the speeches on peace, love, and harmony

HE Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister Of Tolerance & Coexistence, HE Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates, Swami Brahmaviharidas, the Head of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, and Dr. Adel Al Ali, Legal Consultant

HE Sheikh Nahayan appreciates Brahmaviharidas Swami and BAPS volunteers for their dedication and selfless service

HE Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan appreciates Muffadal Ali, owner of Inoventive 3D, for his love and support of the BAPS Hindu Mandir

The event was backdropped by the tranquility and beauty of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi