Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) hosted an Eid get-together programme at the India International Centre New Delhi on 18 April 2024 .

The event was attended by Diplomats, Interfaith leaders, activists, Politicians, Journalists and Scholars.

Addressing the event, JIH President Syed Sadatullah Husaini extended a warm welcome to the dignitaries and guests on the auspicious occasion of Eid and said that we try to join our deprived and poor people of the society on this occasion of Eid celebration.

He urged everyone to remember the underprivileged and work towards a more just and equitable society based on Peace, Justices, Equality and Brotherhood.

He expressed concern over persecution and oppression across the world, especially in Palestine where he Palestinians are facing the “worst persecution in the history of the world.” Expressing solidarity with the Palestinians facing persecution, he highlighted the ongoing struggles of Palestinians and called for a united front against oppression and exploitation worldwide. “It is our responsibility to do united struggle against all types of persecutions and exploitations. I hope that like in the past, we will cooperate in the future too in this regard,”.

The Eid get-together witnessed a diverse gathering of dignitaries from various fields. Among the Diplomats present were Iranian Ambassador Dr. Iraj Ilahi, Palestinian Ambassador Adnan Alhaija, Dr. Faridoddin Farid Asr Cultural Counsellor of I.R.Iran, Mr. Tariq Masroof, Second Secretary at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi and Ahmed Yildiz, counsellor, Embassy of the Republic of Turkiye. Senior diplomats and counselors from the USA, Russia, France, Germany, Turkey, Pakistan, Algeria, Indonesia, Libya, Malaysia, Brunei former chief Election Commissioner of India, Former Justice of various High Courts also attended the event.

Several prominent Indian personalities also graced the occasion, including Goswami Sushil Maharaj, founder of Dharma Sansad, Dr. John Dayal, General Secretary of the All India Christian Council, and human rights activist Ravi Nair. Maulana Asghar Ali Imam Mehdi, President of Jamiat Ahle Hadith. and Maulana Mohammed Fazlur Rahim Mujaddidi, General Secretary of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and many others.