Tanzania: A beacon of religious freedom, peaceful coexistence

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has earned praise for upholding religious freedom and fostering peaceful coexistence among faith communities. Widely seen as a model for national unity, its approach continues to strengthen social harmony in one of Africa’s most diverse nations. The Head of the Buddhist Faith in Tanzania, Rev. Ilukuptiye Pannasekara, made the remarks during celebrations marking the birth anniversary of the global Buddhist leader, born about 2,599 years ago, as well as the 106th anniversary of the country’s first Buddhist temple, the Golden Buddha House in Upanga, Dar es Salaam. Rev Pannasekara said Tanzania continues to stand out as a symbol of religious tolerance, noting that Buddhists in the country freely practice their faith while maintaining strong and cordial relations with other religious groups and the government. “We have received tremendous cooperation from other religious communities, which has enabled Buddhists in Tanzania to live in peace and happiness,” he said. ALSO READ: Zanzibar cuts diaspora investment threshold to boost overseas capital inflows The celebrations were officiated by the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Deus Sangu, who represented Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba. Speaking at the event, Sangu reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting all religious groups without discrimination, as part of efforts to safeguard peace, unity and national cohesion. He said religious institutions play a vital role in promoting moral values, social development and peaceful coexistence across the country. Tanzania is widely regarded as one of Africa’s most stable nations, with religious harmony remaining a key pillar of its peace and development agenda. The post Tanzania: A beacon of religious freedom, peaceful coexistence first appeared on Daily News . The post Tanzania: A beacon of religious freedom, peaceful coexistence appeared first on Daily News .