Faith communities from Scotland to join Peace Symposium 2025 - the critical need for peace
In the face of escalating regional conflicts and global uncertainty, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Scotland is set to host over 200 guests from diverse backgrounds, including religious, political, civic, academic, charitable, and diplomatic circles. The theme for this year’s symposium is The Critical Need For Peace.
he event, scheduled to take place in Edinburgh at the Edinburgh Academy, will feature the keynote address of Mr Fareed Ahmad, National External Affairs Secretary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK, addressing the pressing threat of mounting conflicts across the globe.
Reflecting on the urgency of the situation, His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Head of Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community have repeatedly emphasised practical methods for reconciliation.
During 2023 at the National Peace Symposium in London His Holiness said: “The objective of the intervening parties must remain at all times to establish peace instead of seeking revenge or humiliating the aggressor, nor should their underlying intention ever be to line one’s pockets or to exploit the conflict to advance vested interests.”
Dr Abdul Hayee President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Scotland underlined the significance of this timely event, stating: "We must pursue peace, and this symposium serves as a timely reminder to come together in the face of rising regional conflicts. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is dedicated to establishing peace and safeguarding the basic human rights of all, and to acknowledging and commending the efforts of those who work towards advancing the cause of peace."