A unique interfaith and vegetarian Iftar was organized by Sarva Dharma Samvaad at Birla Institute of Management and Technology, Greater Noida. The event, which was also co-hosted by Indialogue Foundation, was well attended by religious luminaries, VIPs and academicians. The function began with Vedic Mantras and culminated with Muslim prayers and a vegetarian Iftar and dinner. 

Speaking on occasion Mr Manu Singh,  the Chairperson of 'Sarva Dharma Samvaad', stressed on the centrality of love and compassion in all the major faiths of India. He reiterated that our culture is the culture of 'Vasudev Kutumbakam', where there is unity in all spiritual realms of existence, but where diversity and differences in the ritualistic and cultural realms are not only acknowledged but also celebrated. He stressed that only the 'Sanatan' (perennial) culture of India, which marries science with spiritual traditions, can counter the global predicament of extremism and terrorism,  and India should again take the role of being a 'Vishva Guru'. Addressing the media persons, he said that there is no intolerance in India and all such incidents are petty law and order issues that should be swiftly dealt with by the administration. However, he urged the government and media not to give undue importance and space to the extremist fringe in society. He said if unchecked, this would be the only threat to the progress of our great nation. 

Goswami Sushil, who is the President of Bhrigu Foundation, former director NCERT J S Rajput,  Mary Pat Fischer of the Govind Sadan, Aditya Ghildiyal- President of the Association of Greater Noida Industries, Harivansh Chaturvedi- Director BIMTECH, Father Bento Rodrigues- Chairperson of Father Angel institutions, expert of Middle East affairs and eminent writer Qamar Agha, Coordinator of URI in Asia- Ms Subhi Dhupar and Basit Jamal also expressed their views on interfaith and importance of Ramadan on occasion.