From Rabbis to Sufis, from Swamis to Sikhs, practising spiritual leaders from around the world gathered in The Hague, Netherlands, to draw global attention to the need to preserve the sanctity of holy water sources, protect water bodies from pollution, and ensure clean water provision for all in the world, leaving nobody behind.
The Living Peace Projects Foundation organised the ‘Water for All’ conference in the Peace Palace, where participants from the business community, among others, could enter into an interactive dialogue with the spiritual leaders present about the dire need for awareness and cooperation for action. Erik de Baedts, the Director of the Peace Palace in The Hague, received the first copy of the educational “Water Springs”, a special book that the spiritual leaders have worked on together.
YOUTH PARTICIPATION
Several young representatives also took part in the interactive dialogue. Prubleen Kaur Bhogal, aged 16, from Birmingham, stated, “Sacred water is a tangible connection to my Gurus.” Mila Mohan, aged 13, said, “This book has to be in every library.” Syeda Samar Chisty from Ajmer Sharif, aged 5, added, “If you save water, water will save you.”
THE ‘WATER FOR ALL’ CEREMONY
The highlight of the conference was the ‘Water for All’ ceremony, wherein, water from eighteen sacred sources was brought and merged, representing the oneness of spirituality, creation, and humanity. Afterward, the merged water was used to create exquisite glass water jewel pendants, to wear as a symbol of solidarity with the mission. The proceeds of these Living Jewels will benefit the water projects of Living Peace Projects.
The very first “Water for All” ceremony of Living Peace Projects, took place in Assisi, Italy, in June 2018.
Haji Syed Salman Chishty, Gaddi Nashin, Ajmer Sharif pointed out at the summit: “Cleanliness is half of our faith” Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
If there is no clean water we have no personal hygiene or cleanliness.