Rajan Zed

“Faith Forum”, volunteer-run weekly multi-faith dialogue in Reno Gazette-Journal completed 15 continuous years of publication in February, which is a historic global milestone unmatched in modern journalism & interfaith dialogue. Created & continuously run since 2011 by me.

I was warmly welcomed at Rehoboth-Holy Temple Church of God in Christ (#COGIC) in Reno (Nevada) on April 19, 2026; by Jurisdictional Prelate Bishop Luther James DuPree Junior & First Lady Jennifer, Pastor David Morehead & First Lady Erica, and others; where I spoke.

I was at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church in #SanDimas (California). Formed after the merger of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Our Lady of Mount Carmel in 1957, it “continues to strive for the original goal—to worship and adore Almighty God in the finest possible way”.

I met and had conversation with leaders of various religions/denominations in Phoenix (Arizona). According to estimates, roughly between six to seven billion people in the world identify with a religion; and roughly between 4,000 to 10,000 religions exist worldwide.

Someone made about one minute video about me.

I was at San Xavier Del Bac Mission near Tucson (Arizona), which was founded by #Jesuit missionary Father Eusebio Francisco Kino in 1692, but completed in 1797. A National Historic Landmark, its design reflects Spain’s #Baroque style.

I participated in “12th Year Anniversary" celebrations of Tu Casa Latina. Seen here with Exec. Dir. Sandra Quiroz & others. #TuCasaLatina provides humanitarian forms of relief for immigrant women, men, children who are victims of crimes, domestic violence, abuse, trafficking.

I had extensive dialogue with Father Edward Lucero, Vicar General & Moderator of the Curia, of Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson (Arizona). 5th largest diocese in continental USA spread in 42,707 sq miles; #DioceseOfTucson is mission diocese of 400,000 Catholics. @dioceseoftucson

I participated in Reno Police Chief's Impact Panel meeting. This Panel meets with Police Chief & other police officials; & discusses current events, dept. updates, matters that pertain to community, etc. Seen here with Acting Police Chief Corey Solferino & others. @RenoPolice

I read opening-prayer of Payson Town Council meeting in Arizona from ancient Hindu scriptures. Seen here with Mayor Steve Otto & council-members. Payson, surrounded by world’s largest ponderosa pine forest; hosts World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo, running every year since 1884.

I had lengthy dialogue in Phoenix(Arizona) with a family belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which was organized in 1830. This Church now has over 17.5 million members, 31,676 congregations, 202 operating temples, 4 universities/colleges @Ch_JesusChrist

Nicole Cannizzaro, Nevada Senate Majority Leader, issued Proclamation on completion of 15-years of Faith Forum, founded by me, Proclaiming: “Faith Forum is recognized and commended for promoting decorum, balance, and peace in the Silver State”… #Cannizzaro in 2023 picture.

I opened the #Huachuca City Town Council meeting in Arizona today with prayers from ancient Hindu scriptures--Rig-Veda, Upanishads, Bhagavad-Gita. Before the invocation, I had extensive dialogue with Mayor Johann R. Wallace & Town Manager Suzanne Harvey.

I visited Guru Nanak Dwara in Phoenix (Arizona) yesterday; whose history goes back to 1970; and had conversation with its leaders.

I opened the Peoria City Council meeting today in Arizona with prayers from ancient Hindu scriptures. #Peoria is home to #LakePleasant & #QuinteroGolfClub. Seen here with #MayorJasonBeck and Council-members. @PeoriaAZ

I visited #Gurdwara (#Sikh place of worship) and met its leaders. According to Encyclopedia of Sikhism, published by #Punjabi University, "Sikhs believe in the unicity of God, the Creator who is formless and eternal, transcendent and all-pervasive”.

I had extensive dialogue with Bishop John Dolan of Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix; which is home to over 1.7 million Catholics with 94 parishes, 23 missions, 29 elementary schools, 7 high schools, 3 universities, and one seminary. @PhoenixDiocese @USCCB @VaticanNews @Pontifex

I read Gayatri Mantra, considered most sacred mantra of Hinduism, & addressed gathering of area Baha'is in Reno (Nevada) to celebrate "Naw-Rúz", the Bahá’í New Year. Naw-Rúz "is astronomically fixed, coinciding with the vernal equinox". I am in orange coat. @Bahai @USBahai

I visited #HinduTempleOfArizona in Scottsdale. Seen here with President Ashok Jain & other devotees. This Temple, whose history goes back to 2000, offers various puja (prayer) services; including prayers for wedding, child's first haircut, ear-piercing, car/automobile, etc.

Baha'is of Mesa (Arizona) warmly welcomed me over a dialogue yesterday. The Bahá’í Faith is a religion established by Baháʼu'lláh in the 19th century, and is "established in more than 100,000 localities in virtually every country and territory around the world". @bahai @BahaiUS