From the beginning of my work, I have sought to build relationships with scholars and leaders of various religions—not for a brief or ceremonial acquaintance, but for a lasting and meaningful connection that can continue and grow over time. Yet the experience I recently encountered was different from all previous encounters: an experience that is hard to forget—entering a Buddhist temple.

On Friday, (November 14,2025), after performing the Friday prayers, Mr. Kebriaei-zadeh, accompanied by Hojjat al-Islam Mr. Sedaghati, met and held discussions with Mufti Razavi, the Chairman of the Jamiat Ulema of Sri Lanka, at the Kalpitiya Mosque in Colombo.