New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): The national capital hosted the first World Sufi Forum from March 17to 20 to promote Unity, harmony, tolerance and acceptance across the universe. Organized by the All India Ulama and Mashaikh Board (AIUMB), the event aimed to discuss the issues of extremism and find ways to work out effective counter-narratives. Around 200 scholars from across 20 countries participated in the event. During the mega event leading Sufi scholars, intellectuals and academicians discussed ways to spread the message of peace advocated by Islam. Later, a speech was given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which he praised the diversity of Islamic civilization and Sufism. Spiritual Qawwali was also performed in the love of God. The Sufi Congress was an occasion to showcase Indian and Sufi Islam's tradition of multi cultural faith.
