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Official launch of the “NATIONAL COUNCIL OF RELIGIOUS LEADERS” in Tanzania

On 12th November 2016 the official launch of the “National Council of Religious Leaders” in Tanzania, which was concluded by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by heads of religious institutions, took place. Hence, the "Interreligious Council for Peace Tanzania (IRCPT)" was finally adopted by religious leaders as their official institution to bring them together to discuss issues which strengthen relationships, tolerance and cooperation among the different religions in Tanzania. The event took place in Dar es Salaam and was jointly organized by the IRCPT and KAS.

November 15, 2016 Order details

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Rtd. Judge Raymond Mwaikasu welcomes H.E. John Reyels, Deputy Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Tanzania.

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Rtd. Judge Raymond Mwaikasu together with Ayisha Jessa (UNESCO) and Shamin Khan (JUWAKITA).

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Rev. Canon Thomas Godda (IRCPT), Rtd. Judge Raymond Mwaikasu (WRCPT), Sheikh Musa Kundecha (Baraza Kuu la Taasisi za Kiislam Tanzania), Hon. Berious Nyasebwa (Ministry of Home Affairs of the United Republic of Tanzania) and Ft. Dr. Anton Makunde (IRCPT) during opening prayers (f.l.t.r.).

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Praying together: the Buddist Monch Apolinary Mausa Malha, the Anglican Bishop Michael Hafidhi from Zanzibar, the representative from the Hindu Community Kishor Thakrar, the Deputy Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Tanzania H.E. John Reyels and Godwin Mongi from IRCPT (f.l.t.r.).

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Sheikh Musa Kundecha from "Baraza Kuu la Taasisi za Kiislam Tanzania" (The Council of Islamic Institutions) delivers a welcome note.

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H.E. John Reyels sends greetings on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany in Tanzania to the participants.

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Hon. Berious Nyasebwa (Ministry of Home Affairs of the United Republic of Tanzania; Registrar of Association) delivers a word from the Government. The religious leaders are taking notes.

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Rev. Canon Thomas Godda presents the history and developments of the Interreligious Council for Peace Tanzania (IRCPT).

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The IRCPT jointly developed a "Memorandum of Understanding" (MOU). The President of the "Tanzanian Episcopal Conference" (TEC), Bishop Tarcisius Ngalalekumtwa, studies the document.

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Fr. Dr. Anton Makunde moderates the event.

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A participant reads attentively.

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Also Sheikh Musa Kundecha (Baraza Kuu la Taasisi za Kiislam Tanzania) and Hon. Berious Nyasebwa (Ministry of Home Affairs of the United Republic of Tanzania) are studying the MOU.