Observances by the Universal Peace Federation and partner organizations of World Interfaith Harmony Week 2013 World peace can be fully accomplished only when the wisdom and efforts of the world’s religious leaders are combined cooperatively and respectfully with the endeavors of national political leaders. Absent the recognition of spiritual principles, the world has drifted increasingly toward analyses and prescriptions that are materialistic and secular in nature. In so doing, we have lost sight of the profound wisdom to be found in humanity’s spiritual heritage. Global institutions must be built on a foundation that takes into

1. Albania
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bangladesh
Brazil
Canada
Czech Republic
France
Germany
India
Israel
Japan
Malaysia
Nepal
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Peru
Philippines
Russia
Thailand
United Kingdom
United States

2. The UN designated the
first week of February every year as
World Interfaith Harmony Week
with the motto of
"Love of God and Love of the Neighbor" /
"Love of the Good and Love of the Neighbor."

3. TIRANA, ALBANIA: Forum on “How Can Women Contribute to Interfaith Harmony?”

4. BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: Forum on “Honoring Life, Brotherhood and Peace”

5. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Forum on “Future Directions for Interfaith: A Young Person’s Perspective.”

6. VIENNA, AUSTRIA: Forum on “Interfaith Cooperation for Securing Peace in the 21st Century"

7. DHAKA, BANGLADESH: Interfaith rally on the theme “Religions Are Many But Mankind Is One”
“Interfaith Cooperation for Peace.”

8. DHAKA, BANGLADESH: Seminar on “What Is Interfaith Harmony and What Is It For?”

9. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL: Program hosted by the India Cultural Center

10. MONTREAL, CANADA: Pouring water into a common bowl symbolizing interfaith harmony

11. VANCOUVER, CANADA: Prayers, readings and lighting candles

12. PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC: Representatives of five religions sharing thoughts about unity

13. EVRY, FRANCE: Organizers of an interfaith gathering at the Islamic Cultural Center

14. MUNICH, GERMANY: Forum on “What Is Heaven? Is There a (My) Kingdom of Heaven?”

15. STUTTGART, GERMANY: Report about participating in an interfaith conference in Jerusalem

16. UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA: Campus Peace Club inaugurated at the Ghaziabad Public School

17. UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA: Campus Peace Club Inaugurated at St. Mary’s School in Mainpuri

18. UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA: Peace Club formed at the Satabdi Centre for Educational Excellence

19. JERUSALEM, ISRAEL: Forum on “Interfaith Cooperation for Peace”

20. TOKYO, JAPAN: Forum on “The Mission of Religious Leaders at This Critical Juncture”

21. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: Visiting a mosque, Hindu temple and church

22. LALITPUR, NEPAL: A forum at NIMS College on “Love of God, Love of the Neighbor”

23. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND: A forum on “What Should Our Response to ISIS Be?”

24. NIGERIA: Pray and Preach Peace Campaign - ECWA church

25. NIGERIA: Pray and Preach Peace Campaign - Great Jesus Chapel, Ado, Nasarawa State

26. NIGERIA: Pray and Preach Peace Campaign - Jesus Reconciliation Outreach, Gidan Zakara

27. NIGERIA: Pray and Preach Peace Campaign – Yala Secondary Commercial School, Okpoma

28. NIGERIA: Pray and Preach Peace Campaign – Reo Hotels, Mararaba

29. OSLO, NORWAY: Forum at a Lutheran church on “Religion and Human Rights”

30. LIMA, PERU: Forum on “Building Bridges of Peace through Interreligious Leadership”

31. MANILA, PHILIPPINES: Prayers by various faith leaders at an Asian Leaders Summit

32. MOSCOW, RUSSIA: Forum on "Dialogue of Christianity and Islam as a Guarantee of Stability”

33. CHACHEONGSAO, THAILAND: Ceremony for interreligious harmony at a Peace Blessing Festival

34. LONDON, UK: Forum on “Interreligious Harmony and Free Speech”

35. SALT LAKE CITY, USA: Water of harmony ceremony at an Interfaith Roundtable meeting

36. WASHINGTON DC, USA: Interfaith gathering at The Washington Times