Khaleej Times

Let’s pray today to save world from pandemic

Today is not like any other day in the war on Covid — today, the world fights with faith

- Staff Report

ABU DHABI — Kings, presidents, ministers, religious leaders and citizens from around the world will virtually come together as one today and pray for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic.

People of all races, colours, ethnic groups and nationalit­ies will be part of what is being billed as the “largest gathering of humanity”.

Thousands of faith leaders, royals and politician­s have pledged support to ‘Prayer for Humanity’ initiated by the UAEborn Higher Committee for Human Fraternity.

abu dhabi — Royals, religious leaders, heads of states and citizens of all faiths from around the world will be coming together today to pray for “the good of all humanity” and “an end to the Covid-19 pandemic”.

A global movement initiated by the Higher Committee for Human Fraternity (HCHF), ‘Prayer for Humanity’ will be a day of fasting, works of charity, prayers and supplicati­ons — and set to be the “largest gathering of humanity” for one goal.

Anyone and everyone can be part of it in their own way. Whether you’re alone in your room or with your family at a special worship space at home, offer a prayer and join the world in appealing for an end to the health crisis.

Those joining the day of prayer are also invited to share photos, videos and posts of solidarity and use the hashtag #PrayForHum­anity.

Led by Sheikh Dr Ahmed El Tayyeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar, and Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church, several state presidents, prime ministers, along with political figures, media personalit­ies, social influencer­s and prestigiou­s educationa­l institutio­ns have supported the call.

Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, secretary-general of the HCHF, has also extended the committee’s appreciati­on and gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, for his continued efforts to bring the global community together.

Dr Sultan Al Remeithi, secretary-general of the Muslim Council of Elders and member of the HCHF, said the movement has somehow filled the need for a “silver lining” during the coronaviru­s pandemic. “The Prayer for Humanity has sparked hope,” he said, adding that the call has united hearts for the common good.

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