Press Release

2^nd August 2011

Time for ADAM Day - 2011

The diverse communities of the region will join hands to celebrate ADAM DAY 2011 under the theme Unity in Diversity.

The celebration will be held on Wednesday 10th August 2011 in The Sheridan Suite, 371 Oldham Road, Manchester M40 8EA starting at 6:30pm. This celebration has been organised by Azeemia Foundation (UK) in partnership with Manchester Council for Community Relations (MCCR). Building on previous years’ successful events, this year’s celebration will again focus on unity achieved through diversity in our society.

The keynote message for the event will be from the Patron-in-Chief of Azeemia Mr K. S. Azeemi.

The General Secretary of Azeemia Foundation UK Councillor Nilofar Siddiqi said,“We want to highlight the efforts of various communities in achieving unity while recognizing our common roots through Adam who is acknowledged by many faiths to be the first human being. All prophets from Adam through Abraham, David, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (peace be on them all) preached that the family of humankind should live in peace and harmony and not cause unrest in the world.”

The Mayors and Civic Heads of Greater Manchester will also deliver their messages of peace and community cohesion.

Supporting the event, the Chief Executive of Manchester Council for Community Relations Nasrullah Khan Moghal MBE said, “We are pleased to work in partnership with Azeemia Foundation to organize this unique event for the ninth successive year. It will help bring people from different background on a common platform. It will indeed contribute to community cohesion. Building unity through diversity is hard work, and we welcome contribution from every-one.”

Commenting on the event, Sir Gerald Kaufman MP said, “I am delighted that Manchester is celebrating this event for the ninth time. I support Azeemia and MCCR in fostering greater understanding between the diverse range of people in our City. It will enhance the contribution made by every resident of Manchester towards good community relations”.

A regular speaker at the events, Mr Tony Lloyd MP said, “Azeemia and MCCR partnership is crucial in delivering this annual event in order that the diverse communities can demonstrate their steadfastness in unity and against fascism and intolerance. The Adam Day celebration is a symbol of peace and harmony which comes about through hard work. We cannot be complacent and must continue these efforts. I am sure every-one will enjoy the programme.”

ADAM DAY will unite people from different faiths and nationalities and promote friendship and goodwill. Baha’is, Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews, Muslims, Sikhs, Quakers, Pagans, Yogis and other belief groups will participate in the celebration.

We welcome your attendance. Please confirm if you will be attending. Thank you.

For further information, please contact: Khan Moghal on 07818-453546