Thousands turn out to pray in 4th interfaith rally

 October 31, 2017

For peace and harmony in Myanmar, a fourth interfaith rally was held yesterday in front of City Hall, Yangon, conducted by the National League for Democracy.

Thousands of people participated as women representatives from different faiths kicked off the prayer service by lighting candles.

Buddhists, Christians, Hindus and Muslims prayed for peace and song the Dhamma songs. Singers from all religious societies performed in the ceremony.

“We all show our wishes by praying as we wish we would like to build a peaceful Union and to live peacefully and in unity. If we all will have the same desire, praying will be strength for us. We have hopes to be peaceful and to have a pleasant life. So we struggle altogether for the situation. Under the leadership of State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, it is sure that we can reach our goals successfully. Our unity and trust upon the State Counsellor are showing today. So, we should unite for our goals”, said Yangon Region Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein in his speech.

Officials and representatives from all religions held candles, and prayed for peace.

“These interfaith prayers can stop the unnecessary problems between religions and give hope for the future with friendliness and trust with each other, showing the world that our country is struggling for peace with unity of all religions,” said Ko Soe Min Htike, a Muslim from Thingungyan Township.

“We must participate in the interfaith rally as nationals. Their friendship and love for each other may feel all pleasant. From our faith, we can achieve trust with each other more and more without misunderstanding. Let’s be aware of a world with love and unity regardless of race and religion, and that will support the peace process, which is the way of the State Counsellor”, said Daw War War Tun, a participant.

The interfaith rallies have been held in Yangon at Aung San Stadium on 10 October, at Inya Lake in Hline Township on 17 October and at Thuwunnabumi Event Park in Thingangyun on 24 October, in which leaders from all religions and people overwhelmingly prayed for peace. Cities in states and regions have held the interfaith prayer ceremonies.

Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar