Walks and Rallies

To mark the Victory Day of Azerbaijan – 8th November 2022 – MUSLIM Institute organized proceedings that featured a human model honouring the completion of two years since Azerbaijan’s victory in Karabakh. Thousands of Pakistanis came together at the Shrine of renowned Sufi Saint, Hadhrat Sultan Bahoo, near Shorkot, Pakistan, and arranged themselves in formation to spell out “Karabakh is Azerbaijan" and “Victory Day of Azerbaijan.” On the occasion, flags of Pakistan, Azerbaijan, and Turkey were also displayed. Participants chanted slogans of “Karabakh is Azerbaijan,” “Azerbaijan Pakistan Qarda? Qarda?,” and “Pakistan Celebrates Azerbaijan Victory.”

MUSLIM Institute has launched its worldwide campaign to raise awareness about hate against Islam as well as to bring the comity of nations together to play their constructive role in countering Islamophobia. The Institute holds the honour to actively conduct different activities to combat Islamophobia by bringing together Muslim and non-Muslim scholars to give their intellectual input on the issue of Islamophobia. In continuity of its efforts, MUSLIM Institute organized a Human Model of thousands of people forming “UN Thank You” shape to respect the resolution unanimously adopted by the United Nations General Assembly proclaiming 15 March as International Day to combat Islamophobia. The event was held at the Shrine of Hadrat Sultan Bahoo Jhang, Pakistan. In addition to human model, flags of fifty seven Muslim Countries were also displayed around the logo of the UN human model. The participants wore white dresses and chanted slogans “UN Thank You” and “Islam is Peace”. The event was held under the patronage of the Founding Father of MUSLIM Institute Hadrat Sultan Muhammad Ali. Chairman MUSLIM Institute and Dewan of Junagadh State Sahibzada Sultan Ahmed Ali also addressed on the occasion. A large number of people from media, civil society, and different walks of life participated in the event.

MUSLIM Institute organized a Kashmir Solidarity Walk on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, from China Chowk to National Press Club, Islamabad in solidarity with Kashmiris. Purpose of the walk was to raise voice against brutal lockdown of Jammu & Kashmir since August 5, 2019 and resolution of Kashmir issue. Participants of the walk were holding placards and banners highlighting siege of Kashmir by Indian forces, atrocities of Fascist Modi Government, tribute for the struggle of Kashmiris, solidarity with them, condemning state terrorism and especially illegal demographic terrorism to suppress the right of self-determination of Kashmiri people.

Pakistanis once again made history today. To spread the true message of Islam, that is, "Islam is peace," more than twenty thousand people from across the country came together to shape themselves as a mosque at the Shrine of Hadrat Sultan Bahoo, Shorkot, Pakistan. People shaped themselves as Al-Noor Mosque Christchurch, New Zealand to pay homage to the victims of the last month's terrorist attacks in Christchurch New Zealand. The solidarity event for martyrs of Christchurch incident was organized by MUSLIM Institute, a research based think-tank. The event formally began by recitation of Holy Quran. While addressing the participants, Chairman MUSLIM Institute Sahibzada Sultan Ahmad Ali said that the event is organized in solidarity with the martyrs of Christchurch to mark one month since the horrific tragedy took place. Through this peaceful expression of solidarity, people have given a strong message to the whole world that Islam is religion of peace. He further stated that such peaceful and huge expression has indeed proven the narrative of Muslims maintaining their peaceful society and cooperation among civilizations despite the rise of extreme tendencies in different parts of the world. 

MUSLIM Institute organized a walk on Kashmir Solidarity Day from Kalsoom Plaza to China Chowk Blue Area Islamabad on February 05, 2018. A large number of people from different walks of life including civil society, political and social sector, students, lawyers and journalists participated. Head of department of center of policy studies COMSATS, Former Ambassador Ms. Fozia Nasreen, Leader of APCH Abdul Hameed Lone, Mr. Altaf Wani, Former Minister Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Ms. Farzana Yaqoob, and Public Relations Coordinator MUSLIM Institute Mr. Tahir Mahmood led the walk. Participants of walk were carrying placards inscribed with slogans of condemnation of state terrorism by India, Kashmiris’ right of self-determination, appreciation for their freedom struggle, solidarity with them, and urging international community to play its due role for resolution of the long outstanding issue and fulfill its pledges made with Kashmiri people. 

MUSLIM Institute organized a rally from China Chowk to National Press Club Islamabad on Kashmir Solidarity Day, February 05, 2017. Chairman MUSLIM Institute, Sahibzada Sultan Ahmad Ali, MNA & Chairman Standing Committee on Kashmir & Gilgit Baltistan, Malik Ibrar Ahmad, Leaders of All Parties Huriyyat Conference Ms. Shameem Shal, Mr. Ghulam Nabi Butt and others led the rally and shared their views. A large number of people from different walks of life including civil society, politicians, students, lawyers and journalists actively participated in the rally. Participants of rally chanted slogans while carrying placards and banners inscribed with the demands for immediate end of brutalities of Indian forces in IOK, right of self-determination for Kashmiris as well as profound tributes to their struggle for independence. They also displayed solidarity with Kashmiris and condemned state terrorism by Indian forces in the occupied territory while demanding serious efforts by international community for the settlement of the Kashmir issue.

MUSLIM Institute organized a rally on Saturday July 23, 2016 from China Chowk to National Press Club, Islamabad in solidarity with Kashmiris and to raise voice against the human rights violations and atrocities in Indian Occupied Kashmir by Indian security forces. Participants of rally were holding placards and banners displaying tribute for struggle of Kashmiris, solidarity with them, condemning state terrorism and especially the current wave of murders and injuries of many innocent young people and children at the hand of Indian forces. Moreover, placards inscribed with the need for the role of international human rights organization against the violence and brutality in Occupied Kashmir, the role of international community to resolve Kashmir Issue and the right of self-determination according to UN resolutions were also displayed. Chairman Senate Standing Committee for Defense Production, Lt. Gen. (R) Senator Abdul Qayyum Malik, former Senator Mr. Zafar Ali Shah, Hurriyat Leader Mr. Ghulam Muhammad Safi, Sardar Wazir Ahmed Jogezai and Mr. Altaf Wani along with large number of people from civil society, social and political personalities, former ambassadors, university teachers and students, lawyers, journalists and individuals from different walks of life participated in the rally.

On 5 February, 2016 research think-tank MUSLIM Institute organized a rally in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day to express solidarity with Kashmiri brethren and to draw attention of the international community towards their plight.

On the occasion of 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' on Thursday 5th February 2015 think tank MUSLIM Institute organized a rally from China Chowk to National Press Club Islamabad wherein large number of people from all walks of life including civil society, diplomats, politics and social sector, students, lawyers, journalists and Kashmiri representatives participated.

On 5 February, research think-tank MUSLIM Institute organized a rally in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day to express solidarity with Kashmiri brethren and to draw attention of the international community towards their plight.

‘MUSLIM Institute’ organized a rally here on Sunday, 27th October 2013 in connection with the black day as on this day the day Indian forces occupied Jammu and Kashmir in 1947. The rally registered a protest against the violation of the right of self-determination and the fundamental human rights of the Kashmiri people under the Indian occupation of the valley.