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Celebration of International Day of Peace
20th September, 2008
Like every year since the inception of the Organization for Peace and Development (OPD) observed the International Day of Peace supporting the UN to promote a culture of Peace through Peace Education.
The International Day of Peace activity was arranged by Organization for Peace and Development in collaboration with Education Centre Dar-ul-Hikmat. More than 600 hundred students were present there along with teachers and guests.
The program was started with the Peace Walk Lead by Chief Guest and organizer of the activity. During the peace walk students sang peace songs with zeal, passion and commitment for International Peace. They were also holding and waving flags of all countries of the world which was a great sign to show the solidarity with other countries of the world that we want a better and peaceful world. After the Peace Walk all participants assembled in the hall. Where Mrs. Fozia Shafkat (MC) warmly welcomed the honourable guests and participants of the program. The program was started with the opening prayer by Mr. Rohail Bhatti. Then the reading from Holy Bible was read by Mrs. Mehnaz Rustam.
Then Mrs. Fozia invited Mrs. Huma Ambrose to present a shield to the chief Guest of the program Mr. Joseph Sadiq.
Then the program formally started with the best peace speech and introduction of International Day of Peace by Mr. Jahangir Piara Executive Director, main organizer of the activity. He briefed in detail the importance of peace and also urged everyone to promote peace at all level for a better and peaceful world. He further said that we all are a part of United Nations and it is our responsibility to support UN in regard to promote a culture of Peace. He also read and shared a message of Honouable Mr. Ban Ki Mon, Secretary General of United Nations which was appreciated by the chief guest and the director of Dar-ul-Hikmat later on. He concluded his speech with the following words: May the Lord our God make us an instrument of His love, peace, and joy. May Peace Prevail in Pakistan, May Peace Prevail at Dar-ul-Hikmat, and May Peace Prevail on Earth.Then the inspirational peace song was song by Dar-ul-Hikmat Choir. After that we heard another informative speech from Mrs. Ruth Nadeem. She discussed about the absence of peace at international level. She prayed and offered best wishes for the world peace and especially for prevailing peace in Pakistan.Then the students of Gulu Kot School performed a heart touching tableau full of inspirational and spirit of peace. They performed this tableau by using candle lights. One may say that it was the best performance of the program and a better way to promote a message of peace by young girls. |
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Again the students of Gulu Kot School sung a national song for the solidarity, prosperity, and development of Pakistan. After that college students sung a melodious song related to an International Day of Peace.Mr. Joseph Sadiq the chief guest of the program shared his views through a participatory approach. He encouraged and appreciated the students of Dar-ul-Hikmat for their brilliant performances and for observing International Day of Peace. He also congrats to the organizers of the International Day of Peace. He further said that if we want a real peace in our country or around the world then every one need to take part in that we need to promote social justice to promote peace. We need to take care of each other to promote peace. We need to sensitize each other to respect and accept every one in what ever capacity he/she belongs to.
He also thanked the organizers for inviting him and giving him time to observe International Day of Peace with them.Being a host of the program Mr. Ambrose Mughal Director, Dar-ul-Hikmat Education Centre thanked all the participants. He especially thanked Mr. Jahangir Piara for providing an opportunity to observe the International Day of Peace. He also threw light on peace day and advised students to unite themselves for creating a culture of peace around the world. At the end of the program National Anthem and Dar-ul-Hikmat anthem was presented by Dar-ul-Hikmat choir. The closing prayer was said by Mrs. Ruth Nadeem
Jahangir Piara
Executive Director
Organization for Peace and Development(OPD)
Ph.: 0092-42-5270207, 0092-42-5027814
Cell: 0092-300-4814752
House No. 100, Street No. 10, B-Block,
Near Stitch Craft Factory, Feroze Pur Road Youhanabad,
Lahore 54760-Pakistan.
P.O.Box 10296, Feroze Pur Road Lahore 54600-Pakistan.
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