Lucknow, 14 July : Three-day International Interfaith Conference organised by City Montessori School, Asharfabad Campus was inaugurated this evening in a grand way at CMS Kanpur Road auditorium. The conference was formally inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Mr Danish Azad Ansari, Minister of State, Minority Affairs, UP. In his address delivered on the occasion, Chief Guest, Mr Danish Azad Ansari said that through this conference based on the theme 'Unity of thoughts among religions, for a better world,' CMS is awakening the society, especially the youth about the importance of unity and peace. He said that the efforts of the school in spreading the ideas of unity and brotherhood deserve great appreciation. At the glittering inaugural ceremony, CMS students presented a wide array of cultural items based on religious unity which won the hearts of the viewers.

It is worth mentioning here that International Interfaith Conference is being organized from 14 to 16 July at CMS Kanpur Road auditorium wherein religious scholars, thinkers, visionaries, academics and social activists from India and abroad are participating. The theme of the Conference is 'Unity of thought among Religions, for a better world'. This three-day program is mainly divided into seven-panel discussions where the contributions of religions towards the discourses on climate change, justice, education, and the role of media and technology will be explored from a variety of points of view.

A press conference was organized in the afternoon today at CMS Kanpur Road auditorium, wherein eminent dignitaries arrived from India and abroad to attend this international conference, expressed their views about the aims and objectives of the conference. Speaking at the press conference, Hon'ble Justice Adel Omar Sherif, Deputy Chief Justice, Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt said that we must make efforts to find out the commonalities between various religions and try to develop an understanding and feeling of world brotherhood. Dr. David Risley, Founder, 'Justice Voices' & 'God Unites', opined that arranging dialogue between religious leaders and representatives is the best way to solve differences and create understanding among various religions. Similarly, Dr. Sally Hammoud, Communications and Digital Media expert opined that this conference is a powerful means of promoting mutual trust among religious communities. On this occasion, many other eminent personalities, religious leaders and social activists expressed their views.

Welcoming the eminent scholars and thinkers on this occasion, CMS Founder and Baha'i follower, Dr Jagdish Gandhi said that education remains incomplete without religion because it teaches us values in life and leads to our spiritual progress. Therefore it is essential for us to learn about tolerance among various religions. It is with this aim that this international conference has been organized. CMS President and MD, Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon said that religion has a powerful hold on the human heart, and if its power to inspire can be tapped for positive causes, it can benefit humankind tremendously.