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Religious leaders from many denominations gathered today at Siena’s Peace Pole for an interfaith prayer service to observe the 35th annual International Day of Peace.
Prayers were offered by Capital Region clerics in the traditions of Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism Catholicism, Islam and Buddhism, in the original languages of those religions. The leaders were joined by Siena students who spoke of their own faiths and their efforts to create a more just and peaceful society.
Peace Day was created by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981 to strengthen the ideals of peace within and among nations and peoples.
This event was sponsored by the Damietta Cross-Cultural Center, the Interfaith Council, the Muslim Students Association and the Chaplain's Office.
Special thanks to:
Keshava Bhattar, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
Dr. Paul Uppal, The Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Community
Rabbi Nomi Manon, UAlbany Hillel, Jewish Campus Life
Fr. Lawrence Anderson, O.F.M., Siena College
Imam Djafer, Al-Hidaya Center
Lama Zopa Borodin, Albany Karma Thegsum Chöling
Kayla Joy, Class of 2019
Omesh Budhu, Class of 2018
Miguel Merceses, Class of 2018
Habiba Menko, Class of 2019
Thomas Burke, Class of 2019
