the Interfaith Eid Dinner hosted by the Urdu Samaj of Chicago. The event was organized to promote religious harmony, togetherness, and mutual respect among diverse
The organization, founded in 2017 by Mahboob Ali Khan, focuses on preserving the Urdu language and culture through poetry, social events, and sports
Interfaith Messages
Various community and spiritual leaders shared perspectives on unity
Romesh Malahan emphasized that God is one and humanity is a single family
Judge Linda Deford spoke about the importance of faith, life, and the shared values handed down to the children of Abraham
Rajender Bir Singh Mago discussed the need to save the world from hatred and violence through grace and empathy
Dr. Immad Shaikh the vice president of the Urdu samaj of chicago explained the five pillars of Islam, emphasizing the oneness of God, the importance of charity (Zakat), and the prohibition of killing
The Consul General of India in Chicago, Mr. Somnath Ghosh, delivered a speech celebrating India's diversity, linguistic heritage, and the constitutional values that foster an inclusive society . The Deputy Consul General of Pakistan Saeed Ali also highlighted the importance of interfaith harmony and the active efforts of Pakistan in promoting global cooperation .
The event recognized various elected officials and community leaders, including a posthumous-style tribute to Dr. Sommath Gosh for his contributions to interfaith bridging.
The evening concluded with remarks on the joy and gratitude associated with Eid, a reminder of the significance of charity, and a musical performance to celebrate the shared culture by a local Pakistani Singer.