World Interfaith Harmony Week

World Interfaith Harmony Week

QUESTION-World Interfaith Harmony Week is observed every year from_____?
(a)February 1-7
(b)March 1-7
(c)April 14-21
(d)May 21-28
Ans-a
RELATED FACTS-

  • World Interfaith Harmony Week is observed during first week of February, that is, February 1 to 7, annually.
  • It was designated in 2010 by the General Assembly.
  • World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW) is conceived to promote culture, peace and nonviolence.
  • This week was first proposed by King Abdullah II of Jordan in 2010, at the United Nations.
  • This initiative was started in 2007. It called for Muslim and Christian leaders to engage in dialogue, on the basis of two common fundamental religious Commandments that is- Love of God and Love of the Neighbour.

By-akash singh

Reference- https://www.un.org/en/observances/interfaith-harmony-week