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viii the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community on April 22nd, 2003, His Holiness serves as the worldwide spiritual and administrative head of an international religious organization with tens of millions of members spread across more than 200 countries. Since being elected Khalifah, His Holiness has led a world-wide campaign to convey the peaceful message of Islam, through all forms of print and digital media. Under his leadership, national branches of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community have launched campaigns that reflect the true and peaceful teachings of Islam. Ahmadi Muslims all over the world over are engaged in grass root efforts of distribut- ing millions of ‘Peace’ leaflets to Muslims and non-Muslims alike, host interfaith and peace symposiums, and exhibitions of the Holy Quran to present its true and noble message. These campaigns have received worldwide media coverage and demonstrate that Islam champions peace, loyalty to one’s country of residence, and service to humanity. In 2004, His Holiness launched the annual National Peace Symposium in which guests from all walks of life come together to exchange ideas on the promotion of peace and harmony. Each year, the symposium attracts many serving ministers, parliamentarians, politicians, religious leaders, and other dignitaries. His Holiness has travelled globally to promote and facilitate services to humanity. Under the leadership of His Holiness, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has built a number of schools and hospitals that provide excellent