New York opens the door to small religious gatherings

New York opens the door to small religious gatherings

May 21, 2020  By KAREN MATTHEWS, MARINA VILLENEUVE and MICHAEL HILL NEW YORK (AP) — New York will allow religious gatherings of up to 10 people as hospitalization rates continue to decline. More tests and outreach efforts are planned for hard-hit New York City neighborhoods. The Metropolitan Museum of Art could reopen its doors in mid-August. Coronavirus developments in New York: RELIGIOUS SERVICES New York will allow small religious gatherings starting Thursday as the state […]

 May 21, 2020
New York State assembly recognizes Sikh Community

New York State assembly recognizes Sikh Community

New York State assembly recognizes Sikh Community The year 2019 will mark the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the first Sikh Guru and the founder of the faith. And in preparation of the mammoth occasion, the Indian government has already kick-started the preparations for the celebrations, which will stretch across the globe for over a year. Meanwhile, in the northern state of Punjab, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has set-up three panels to oversee […]

 July 6, 2019
Acharya Dr Lokesh Muni, Political and Community leaders discussed World Issues in New York

Acharya Dr Lokesh Muni, Political and Community leaders discussed World Issues in New York

Acharya Dr Lokesh Muni, Political and Community leaders discussed World Issues in New York HH Acharya Dr Lokesh Muni addressed High-level meeting in presence of Senior Congressman Gregory Meeks, Assemblyman David I Weprin, Dr Shukla and many political and community leaders in New York. The Global peace ambassador Acharya mentioned that the Global challenges like Global warming, terrorism, violence and many more we as the human race are facing in our day to day lives […]

 June 29, 2019
Religions for Peace announces 2019 Awardees of Innovative Youth Prize

Religions for Peace announces 2019 Awardees of Innovative Youth Prize

Religions for Peace announces 2019 Awardees of Innovative Youth Prize 21 February 2019 | United Nations Plaza, New York. Religions for Peace (RfP) is pleased to announce the recipients for the 2019 RfPInnovative Youth Prize. Interfaith youth groups from Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, and Indonesia have been awarded prizes up to $5,000 USD to creatively engage young leaders and strengthen collaboration among their diverse religious traditions to overcome violent religious extremism, welcome refugees and migrants, and protect the […]

 February 21, 2019
New York Convergence : U-Day Lift Offs organised by Unity Earth in partnership with One Spirit

New York Convergence : U-Day Lift Offs organised by Unity Earth in partnership with One Spirit

New York Convergence – U-Day Lift Offs organised by Unity Earth in partnership with One Spirit New York City Leadership and Visioning Conference as part of United Nations – World Interfaith Harmony Week from 1st February to 4th February. Haji Syed Salman Chishty – Gaddi Nashin – Dargah Ajmer Sharif and Chairman – Chishty Foundation will be representing Ajmer Sharif – India at the 3 days International U-Day Interfaith Leadership New York Convergence Conference organized […]

 February 5, 2019
UN resolution calls for end to Iran’s persecution of Baha’is

UN resolution calls for end to Iran’s persecution of Baha’is

UN resolution calls for end to Iran’s persecution of Baha’is NEW YORK –17 December 2018 – The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has passed a resolution calling on the Iranian authorities to end ongoing human rights violations, including those against the Baha’is in Iran—the largest non-Muslim religious minority in the country. The resolution adopted on Monday, 17 December, by a vote of 84 to 30, with 67 abstentions, expresses “serious concern regarding ongoing severe limitations and restrictions […]

 December 20, 2018
Sadhu T. L. Vaswani and Dada J. P. Vaswani’s Samadhi to be built outside India

Sadhu T. L. Vaswani and Dada J. P. Vaswani’s Samadhi to be built outside India

A New Destination for Pilgrimage! Sadhu T. L. Vaswani and Dada J. P. Vaswani’s Samadhi to be built outside India On 23rd November 2018, Guru Nanak Jayanti Day, and in commemoration of Sadhu T. L. Vaswani’s 139th Birthday, the Sadhu Vaswani Center of New York / New Jersey, with the financial support of a few devotees, acquired the land that will become the sacred resting place for the Masters’ Samadhi. This land is adjacent to […]

 December 17, 2018
Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji awarded “Ahimsa Award” by the Parliament of World Religions

Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji awarded “Ahimsa Award” by the Parliament of World Religions

Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji awarded “Ahimsa Award: by the Parliament of World Religions Today was a moment of historic pride for India when Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji was awarded the special Ahimsa award by the Parliament of World Religions in Toronto. This evening, Dr. Robert P. Sellers, Chair of Parliament of World Religions, Dr Kirit Daftary, Trustee and representative of the Jain religion, Parliament of World Religions, honoured HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji for his exceptional contributions that enhance and strengthen […]

 November 6, 2018
“A harmonious world begins at heart” interfaith forum draws to a successful close

“A harmonious world begins at heart” interfaith forum draws to a successful close

“A harmonious world begins at heart” interfaith forum draws to a successful close NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — On October 9, “A Harmonious World Begins at Heart” Interfaith Forum, co-organized by ICN CAV and Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY), kicked off in the Interchurch Center (475 Riverside Dr #540, New York, NY 10115). Religious representatives, scholars, media specialists and officials from relevant UN bodies attended the forum, and shared different views and suggestions with each other. Richard Hsueh, head […]

 October 15, 2018
URI and the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention Sign Partnership Agreement

URI and the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention Sign Partnership Agreement

URI and the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention Sign Partnership Agreement September 22, 2018, New York, NY, USA United Religions Initiative (URI) and the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect have signed a partnership agreement, enhancing their working partnership at the global level to promote a culture of peace. The agreement was signed at the United Nations headquarters in New York on September 20, 2018 by the Rev. Victor H. […]

 October 12, 2018
Yoga in USA – thousands gather to perform Yoga across the cities

Yoga in USA – thousands gather to perform Yoga across the cities

In Washington, hundreds of health enthusiasts gathered at the iconic US Capitol Saturday morning to flex their body under the guidance of a trained Indian yoga teacher. This venue at the Capitol Hill where presidential swearing in ceremonies are held every four years, this morning experienced one of the largest gatherings of yoga exercises in Washington DC. Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts gathered around the Washington DC including the Capitol Hill, kick-starting a host of events […]

 June 18, 2018
Hindu Youth Summer Camp in New York

Hindu Youth Summer Camp in New York

Sadhu Vaswani Mission, New York is organising its yearly two weeks camp for 8-16 years old kids again with more preparations. The Camp Hindu Youth Summer Camp (HYSC) is a 2-week stay-over camp for youth 8 to 16 years old. The camp offers a truly unique experience, and has welcomed enthusiastic youngsters every summer since 2005. Our Mission Hindu Youth Summer Camp aims to enrich our campers’ life by teaching them unique Hindu Dharma values […]

 March 21, 2018
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