Tahil Sharma, an interfaith activist, wrapped up the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago with a Hindu prayer, “Om Shanti,” and a Sikh prayer, alongside William Emmanuel Hall, lead pastor at St. James Church. Although Sharma was not part of the official lineup, he wore a Palestinian keffiyeh as a symbol of solidarity while reciting his prayers.
Meanwhile, pastor William Emmanuel Hall prayed for “peace in Palestine, peace for Palestinians, peace for Israelis,” stressing the importance of harmony in the region.
Sharma and Hall were invited to close the day after Minnesota governor Tim Walz accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president. Although most of the audience had already left by the time they took the stage, their message of peace left a strong impression on those who remained.
Who is Tahil Sharma?
Tahil Sharma is a well-known interfaith and social justice activist from Los Angeles. His website describes him as a “Hindu. Sikh. Activist.”
He was born to a Hindu father and a Sikh mother.
Interfaith minister
Sharma is also an interfaith minister for the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles.
According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Sharma is the Regional Coordinator for North America at the United Religions Initiative. In this role, he supports dozens of grassroots interfaith communities in their efforts to promote peace, justice, and healing through program support and capacity building, according to media reports.
Board member for Sadhana
Sharma serves as a board member for Sadhana: A coalition of progressive Hindus and is a member of the Racial Justice & Religion Collective within the Aspen Institute’s Religion & Society Program.
An active worker with numerous organisations
According to his official website, Sharma collaborates with various organizations to promote interfaith dialogue and justice.
“I engage with a range of organizations to make religious pluralism a standard and constructive part of society. I achieve this by building a beloved community through educational, and sometimes challenging, dialogue, as well as by advocating for justice and equity for all,” his website reads.
Meanwhile, pastor William Emmanuel Hall prayed for “peace in Palestine, peace for Palestinians, peace for Israelis,” stressing the importance of harmony in the region.
Sharma and Hall were invited to close the day after Minnesota governor Tim Walz accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president. Although most of the audience had already left by the time they took the stage, their message of peace left a strong impression on those who remained.
Who is Tahil Sharma?
Tahil Sharma is a well-known interfaith and social justice activist from Los Angeles. His website describes him as a “Hindu. Sikh. Activist.”
He was born to a Hindu father and a Sikh mother.
Interfaith minister
Sharma is also an interfaith minister for the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles.
According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Sharma is the Regional Coordinator for North America at the United Religions Initiative. In this role, he supports dozens of grassroots interfaith communities in their efforts to promote peace, justice, and healing through program support and capacity building, according to media reports.
Board member for Sadhana
Sharma serves as a board member for Sadhana: A coalition of progressive Hindus and is a member of the Racial Justice & Religion Collective within the Aspen Institute’s Religion & Society Program.
An active worker with numerous organisations
According to his official website, Sharma collaborates with various organizations to promote interfaith dialogue and justice.
“I engage with a range of organizations to make religious pluralism a standard and constructive part of society. I achieve this by building a beloved community through educational, and sometimes challenging, dialogue, as well as by advocating for justice and equity for all,” his website reads.