IRO DAY OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION

Sacred Voices Rise as One at Divali Nagar on Independence Day to pray and reflect

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00:00If my people would humble themselves, humble themselves and pray.

00:2020 religious buddies from the Inter-Religious Organization of Trinidad and Tobago

00:25sang, prayed and rejoiced together at the Diwali Nagar.

00:30As for the first time in recent years, there was no Independence Day parade or fireworks

00:34displayed to celebrate Trinidad and Tobago's 63rd year of independence.

00:40In light of the ongoing state of emergency, this year's observance was instead a National

00:45Day of Prayer and Reflection.

00:47Today, as we gather together as citizens of this nation, may we be reminded of the verse

00:57from the Shri Ram Charitamanas.

01:00Wherever there is unity, there is blessedness.

01:14Wherever there is disunity, there will only be wretchedness.

01:18Allahummeen.

01:20Rabbanaatika bel minna, urmursil al-Fatiha, bismillahirrahmanirrahim.

01:28Whose love we, Trinidad and Tobago, cannot measure.

01:34Whose blessings we cannot number.

01:38We thank you for all your goodness to us.

01:44As it referenced national security concerns in cancelling the traditional celebrations,

01:50the government expressed the hope that Independence Day of Prayer and Reflection

01:54will unite citizens from all faiths and backgrounds in seeking strength, guidance,

02:00and a renewed sense of national purpose.

02:08Charlotte Kisto, TV6 News.