It is the end of 1386 ME and the beginning of 1387 ME. On the first day of Myanmar New Year, 1387 ME, the Myanmar Interfaith Dialogue Group (Central) extends wishes that may all Myanmar citizens, the esteemed ethnic national brethren, and all the people on earth be in good health, peace of mind and possess a peaceful society. As part of the roadmap of our group, representing the four major religions, we are committed to working together harmoniously and collaboratively for the benefit of the public through combined efforts such as:
• Providing assistance and support in areas affected by natural disasters,
• Offering free eye surgeries,
• Organizing blood donation events,
• Opening free vocational training courses.
Moreover, we celebrate the traditional events of four religions, and implement as per the motto “From interfaith unity to peace”. Currently, we all can see the causalities, damage and losses due to the Mandalay earthquake. As per the motto Unity is strength, we should work together for the quake-affected people in rehabilitation processes, protect with national spirit for the State peace, be in unity and cooperate by making efforts for the emergence of a peaceful nation. May the country be filled with peace and prosperity.
U Zaw Zaw Naing
On the first day of Myanmar New Year, during the transition from 1386 ME to 1387 ME, may the country be peaceful and prosperous with the Metta of Gotama Buddha, and may it be a developed country without any internal and external destructive elements due to Ganesha. Myanmar is a country with enormous ethnic diversity.
We deeply empathize with the hardships and emotional distress experienced by the public due to the recent powerful Mandalay earthquake, which has severely impacted the social and economic lives of the people. We also understand the many challenges that the government is facing in responding to and addressing this crisis. In recovering the damage after the Mandalay earthquake, we are committed to contributing toward the reconstruction and recovery efforts. May all Myanmar citizens have peace of mind. We are responsible to create more job opportunities for the youths, who are the future of our nation. May we all carry out our duties with loving-kindness, work diligently, and overcome any challenges that come our way.
U Zaw Zaw Naing (Hindu)
Vice-Chairman, Myanmar Interfaith Dialogue Organization (Central)
As Christian Vice-Chairman of the Myanmar Interfaith Dialogue Group (Central), I extend my wishes to Myanmar citizens to be in peace of mind and in good health. Our Myanmar Interfaith Dialogue Group is trying hard for the people of different religions, attitude and opinions based on Metta (loving-kindness) to be able to live peacefully in the same country and drink same source of water. The group will also participate in supporting the quake-affected people as much as it can. Moreover, our group, the Christians participates in implementing the measures for State stability. During the transition from the old year to New Year, may all Myanmar people work together in building a modern and developed nation. May God bless you all.
U Tuu Tuu (Christianity)
Vice-Chairman, Myanmar Interfaith Dialogue Group (Central)
I am U Aung Zaw Win (Islam), vice-chairman of Myanmar Interfaith Dialogue Group (Central). During the end of 1386 ME and the beginning of 1387 ME, I, on behalf of Muslim people, extend wishes, may all Myanmar citizens be protected from the dangers and filled with good health. In implementing the durable peace that is essential for social, business and security of all living in the country, the Muslim people are also participating through thick and thin by conserving the different traditions, customs, believe, culture and characteristics of all ethnic people living in Myanmar. While the country faced the earthquake, the Muslim people also provided supports in quake-hit areas.
On behalf of our Myanmar Interfaith Dialogue Group, we extend our heartfelt New Year wishes to all our ethnic brothers and sisters living in Myanmar, as well as to people all around the world. May all welcome the New Year with the same faith and loving-kindness of four major religions.
U Aung Zaw Win (Islam)
Vice-chairman, Myanmar Interfaith Dialogue Group (Central)
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