NOIDA, India, January 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
The prestigious 5th International Sufi Festival organized by Marwah Studio, Divide Abode along with AAFT, witnessed the presence of galaxy of scholars & renowned personalities in a jam packed auditorium at Noida Film City, supported by ICMEI under the leadership of recently nominated Global Cultural Minister Sandeep Marwah.
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"I am impressed by the wonderful statement of our honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Islam and Hinduism can meet at the platform of Sufism. Keeping that in mind we have now promoted the 5th International Sufi Festival in a much bigger way to bring in love, peace and unity," said Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studio, introducing the festival to a large audience present from all over India and abroad.
"We are always ready to extend our hand of friendship. No religion teaches you hatred and war. Sufism is above religion. It is the devotion towards almighty," expressed H.E. Abdul Basit, High Commissioner of Pakistan, to India.
The graceful presence of Dewan of Khawja Ajmer Sharif Dargah Jenab Zain ul Aabidin spoke on the oneness of all the religions towards humanity. He shared his spiritual experiences with the audience. USA envoy Ivon Boekelheide said that there is a need to strengthen bonds of love.
"Love and tolerance is the key to success. We have always believed in and respect all the religions. India is the biggest example of spirituality. Sufism teaches you humanity," said Dr. Bhisham Narayan Singh, former Governor of Tamil Nadu.
In her speech, Gulshaa Begum, who has entirely devoted her life for Saintly devotion in her capacity as chairperson of Divine Abode, said that it is some great spiritual power at Ajmer Sharif, which directed her to devote her entire self for serving Sufiyat, and divinity. She highlighted the contribution of Hazrat Khawaja Main-ud-din Chishti (RA) in promoting mutual love and brotherhood.
While addressing the function, Khawja Farooq Renzushah, who is the author of several books, said that Kashmir has remained abode of Great Sufi Awaliyas since times immemorial that inculcated sprit of love and humanity.
An art exhibition of Sufi paintings by Farkhanda was inaugurated at AAFT.
Later Sandeep Marwah presented the life membership of World Peace Development And Research Foundation to all the dignitaries present there. The formal function was followed by musical recitals by renowned singers like Faizan K Hassan Zeeshan Nizami - Sufi Nizami Brothers, Bhai Kultar Singh, Rashmi Agarwal and Dr. Anupama Srivastava.
About AAFT:
Located in the picturesque film city of Noida, Asian Academy of Film & Television (AAFT) enjoys its proximity to several renowned production houses and satellite TV news channels and provides an environment, which is conducive in training the media professionals. Asian Academy of Film & Television is headed by an internationally acclaimed personality Prof. Sandeep Marwah.
AAFT has been imparting education and training in various areas of cinema and mass media since last 25 years. AAFT has however, remained steadfast in its objective of providing cost effective education and training to the aspirants of a career in media industry.
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