UAE media hails PM Modi’s inauguration of Hindu temple as ‘beacon of interfaith harmony’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi dominated the UAE media on Thursday, particularly the inauguration of Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu stone temple, described as “a new golden chapter in human history” “.

Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday inaugurated a temple built by the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), calling it a symbol of the common heritage of mankind. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Prime Minister thanked UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Zayed Al Nahyan for making the magnificent temple in Abu Dhabi a reality.

Nationwide Describing the inauguration of the Hindu temple as “a landmark moment for interfaith harmony in the UAE”. Much of the coverage about Modi has focused on his belief that “the UAE has written a new chapter in history.” gulf news The ‘Alain Modi’ event in Abu Dhabi is billed as the largest gathering and celebration of the Indian diaspora in the UAE since his first public address in Dubai in 2015.

“Amid thunderous applause and chants of ‘Modi, Modi’, the Prime Minister addressed tens of thousands of people of all ages at the ‘Alan Modi’ event at the Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi at 7pm Duan’s Indians waved. It was billed as the biggest gathering and celebration of the Indian diaspora in the UAE since his first public speech in Dubai in 2015,” the publication wrote.

this emirates news agency Covered the groundbreaking ceremony of Bharat Mart, a market and trading platform for Indian businesses in Dubai. The ceremony took place at the 2024 World Government Summit. In one of the articles, khaliji times The personal ties between Prime Minister Modi and the President of the UAE were highlighted. The publication wrote: “Modi repeatedly called Sheikh Mohammed his ‘brother’ during his two-day visit to the UAE, where the two leaders met to announce the signing of several agreements, including a bilateral investment treaty. “

The BAPS temple, which was integrated on Wednesday, was built on 27 acres of land in Abu Mreikhah, near Al Rahba near the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Highway, at a cost of about Rs 7 billion. The Prime Minister pointed out that this is the age of “Amrit Kal” not only for India but also for our faith and culture. “We don’t see hatred in diversity, we consider diversity to be our specialty! In this temple, we will see different faiths at every step,” Modi said.

He said the UAE, hitherto known for its Burj Khalifa, Museum of the Future, Sheikh Zayed Mosque and other high-tech buildings, has now added another cultural chapter to its identity. “I believe that in the days to come, a large number of believers will come here. This will also increase the number of people traveling to the UAE and strengthen people-to-people ties between the two countries.” Modi said.

Praising the UAE President for his contribution to the construction of this magnificent temple, he said: “If there is anyone who played the biggest and most important role in the construction of this magnificent temple, then that person is my brother His Highness .” Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. “