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During his historic visit to the UAE (3-5 February 2019), the Holy Father Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmad Al-Tayyeb signed the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together on 04 February 2019 at the Founder's Memorial.
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the abrahamic family house
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The Abrahamic Family House, built in the Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi is a complex
embodying the spirit of the Document of Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together signed in Abu Dhabi.
It aims to foster the values of peaceful co-existence, tolerance and understanding
among the followers of Islam, Judaism and Christianity to contribute together to the formation of a more humane world.
The space consists of a Church, Mosque, and Synagogue in dedicated spaces for the respective worshippers
and a common Forum for visitors for learning and dialogue.
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Inauguration
The Abrahamic Family House in the Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi was officially inaugurated on 16 February 2023 by H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, and Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence.
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Human Fraternity and the UAE
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The International Day of Human Fraternity
The International Day of Human Fraternity is celebrated every year on 4 February, starting 2021.
The day commemorates the signing of the Document on Human Fraternity by His Holiness Pope Francis and His Eminence Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed Al-Tayeb in Abu Dhabi, on February 4, 2019.
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The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity
The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity was inspired by the signing of the Document on Human Fraternity by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Head of the Muslim Council of Elders in the UAE on 4 February 2019.
It seeks to honour the legacy of the founder of the United Arab Emirates by celebrating people who embody through their work his lifelong commitment to Human Fraternity.
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2023 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity
The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity awarded the Community of Sant’Egidio and Kenyan peacebuilder Mrs. Shamsa Abubakar Fadhil as co-honorees of the 2023 award. -
2022 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity
The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity 2022 was awarded by the Higher Committee for Human Fraternity to their Majesties King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Queen Rania Al Abdullah, and the Haitian humanitarian organization Foundation for Knowledge and Liberty (FOKAL). -
2021 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity
The honorees of the 2021 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity are: UN Secretary-General António Guterres, and Latifa Ibn Ziaten, Founder of IMAD Association and Activist Against Extremism
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more on human fraternity
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Festival of Human Fraternity (4-8 February 2021)
Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence launches Festival of Human Fraternity
(Emirates News Agency, 26 January 2021)
"We take great pride in organising this festival celebrating the Abu Dhabi Document on Human Fraternity, which embodies the astute wisdom and leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces."- Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan - Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence
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Message of Bishop Paul Hinder
Bishop Paul Hinder, the Apostolic Vicar Emeritus of Southern Arabia which comprises the territories of the UAE, Oman and Yemen invited everyone to celebrate the First International Day of Human Fraternity 2021 by contributing our share to build the Culture of Peace.
Human Fraternity: Beacon of Hope for the Future of the World - Bishop Paul shares his views on how the goals of Human Fraternity can be practically realized.
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from the holy see
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Pope Francis' video message to mark the second International Day of Human Fraternity on 4 February 2022
The Holy Father stressed that regardless of religion or creed, are called to promote a “culture of peace” that welcomes all, while encouraging development and solidarity. -
Pope Francis to participate in the celebration of the first International Day of Human Fraternity
The Holy Father will mark the UN's first International Day of Human Fraternity on 4 February 2021 by participating in a Virtual Meeting hosted by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi to celebrate the occasion.
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"At the Service of Human Fraternity"
The Pope Video for January 2021
The Pope's prayer intention for January focused on human fraternity. It calls for people of different religions, cultures, traditions, and beliefs to return to the essential: love of neighbor.
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'Fratelli Tutti'
Short Summary from Vatican news on Fratelli Tutti
Pope Francis signed the Encyclical Letter "Fratelli tutti" in Assisi on 3 October 2020, on Fraternity and Social Friendship. Read the encyclical.
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Zayed Award for Human Fraternity
His Holiness Pope Francis and Grand Imam of Al-Azhar were the first to receive the award which was presented to them following their historic signing in Abu Dhabi of the Document on Human Fraternity on 4 February 2019. -
Pope Francis at the Founder's Memorial
Pope Francis attended the Human Fraternity Meeting at the Founder’s Memorial, Abu Dhabi on 04 February 2019 where he spoke about the urgent need for everyone to work together to build a culture of “fraternal living together”, founded on education and justice; a human development built upon a welcoming inclusion and on the rights of all.
Read the Speech delivered by Pope Francis at the Founder's Memorial
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Other Initiatives and Information from the Vatican
www.HumanFraternityDay.org
Download the Press Kit
'Work for a Culture of Peace and Inclusion' - Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue
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