International conference of Ahmadiyya Muslims concludes

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Press Trust of India Gurdaspur
Last Updated : Dec 29 2013 | 10:00 PM IST
The annual convention of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, which saw representatives from various religions take part, concluded at Qadian here today.
Bringing forth the commonalities among religions, the representatives of Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, and Christianity spoke on the need for peace in the society and appreciated the contribution of the community to society.
The final day began with the recitation of the Holy Quran chaired by Shareef Ahmad Odah followed by a discourse by Malauana Mohammad Ismaeel Tahir on importance of spending in charity for the cause of Allah.
Addressed the meeting from London via satellite, the spiritual head of the Community Hazra Nirza Masroor Ahmad said the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat is a dynamic community which promotes peace and is spread over more than 200 countries.
Nearly 25,000 delegates from across the world took part in the three-day conference.
Many notable scholars and political leaders, including head of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandhak Committee, Amritsar, Avtar Singh Makkar, state Congress chief Partap Singh Bajwa, and former ministers, attended the progamme.
Surjeet Kumar Gyani, Minister of Health, Punjab, praised Ahmadiyya Community's efforts for world peace and brotherhood.
Bajwa said the message of peace of this community was worthy of appreciation and regard.
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First Published: Dec 29 2013 | 10:00 PM IST

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