Soka Gakkai at Annual Zayed Award for Human Fraternity
UAE
2026
Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam (right), secretary-general of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, in discussion with Hirotsugu Terasaki (left), vice president of the Soka Gakkai [© Seikyo Shimbun]
On February 4, Soka Gakkai Vice President Hirotsugu Terasaki attended the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity ceremony in Abu Dhabi. Religious leaders from around the world also attended the ceremony. The award recognizes individuals and organizations that work to bridge divides and create human connection, contributing to human fraternity, coexistence and peace.
The day before the award ceremony, Mr. Terasaki met with Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, secretary-general of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, and delivered a letter for His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed Al-Tayeb from Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada. During their exchange, Judge Abdelsalam emphasized the importance of heart-to-heart exchanges between people.