An Eid Get-Together programme was organised by Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, at the India Islamic Cultural Centre, New Delhi on 1 July. The programme commenced with the recitation of Qur’ānic ayaat followed by the welcome speech of Maulana Syed Jalaluddin Umari, Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Hind.
In his speech, the Jamaat leader greeted the guests and extended a warm welcome to non-Muslim brothers and sisters who were attending the programme. He said: “We must take note of the delicate situation our country is passing through. We are all witnessing that there is no peace in the country. Various sections of society feel insecure; especially the minorities and the weaker sections are increasingly becoming the target of violence.
On various pretexts, people are killed and it seems that the rule of law is vanishing, especially in the north Indian states. The criminal elements are seen killing people and they have no fear of law in the heart. This situation is alarming although there it is a good sign that there have been recently some very strong protests against such negative tendencies. These protests show that humanity is still alive and this is a good sign in our country. We pray that this trend will continue and ultimately this may win over those kinds of evil elements which are trying to destroy peace and harmony in the country. We pray that the present situation may come to an end and peace and rule of law may be restored in our country.
The programme was followed by the speeches of guests and scholars of different religions, especially Swami Agniwesh (Arya Samaj), Goswami Sushilji Maharaj (Hindu Religion), Dr. A.K. Merchant (Bahai Religion), Dr. M.D. Thomas (Christianity, Director, Institute of Peace & Harmony), B.K. Raghunandan (Brahma Kumaris), Swami Manoharpuri Maharaj (Harisiddhi Math), Br. Harmindar Singh (Sikh Religion).
The programme concluded with the thanksgiving speech of Dr. Mohammad Salim Engineer, (Secretary General, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind) and was followed by dinner.