Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Dec 18: The prestigious international Grand 5th Sufi Festival organized by Divine Abode and Marwah Studio alongwith AAFT witnessed presence of galaxy of scholars and prestigious personalities in jam packed auditorium at Noida.
Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit was the chief guest while Dewan of Khawja Ajmeer Sharief Dargah Zain-ul-Aabidin and Chairman Kashmir Society Farooq Renzushah were guests of honour.
The prestigious guests included USA envoy Ivan Boekelheide, seven time Governor Bisham Narain Singh, Chief Organizers and Chairperson of Divine Abode Gulshah and the renowned media personality of country Sandeep Marwah, Chief of AAFT, Marwah Studio and Chairman Chamber of International Media.
While addressing the function, Farooq Renzushah, who is author of several literary books and well-known Novelist said that Kashmir has remained abode of Great Sufi Awaliyas since times immemorial which included Hazrat Shraf Din Bulbulshah, Hazrat Amir Kabir Syed Shah Hamdan, Sheikh-ul-Aalam, Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Wali, Hazrat Makhdoom Hamza Mehboobul Alam Sahib and thousands of others who inculcated sprit of love and humanity.
High Commissioner for Pakistan Abdul Basit highlighted element of justice in Islam, while Dewan of Ajmeer Sharief expressed his abhorrence and rejection against hate. He said world should understand that Islam is embodiment of peace and love.
Bhisham Narain Singh, who has remained Governor seven times in different states of India said that humanity can survive only in atmosphere of love.
USA envoy Ivon Boekelheide said that their is need to strengthen bonds of love. On the occasion other reverent Ulmas and scholars also underscored the importance of human love.
Globally Renowned Sufi Artist Farakh Khan presented best paintings on human love which received all round applause.
In her speech, she said that it is some great spiritual power at Ajmeer Sharief which directed her to devote her entire self for serving sufiyat and divinity. She highlighted contribution of Hazrat Khawaja Main-ud-Din Chasti in promoting mutual love and brotherhood.
In the end, Sandeep Marwah presented vote of thanks.