One Minute for Humanity

On November 11, as clocks strike 11:11, thousands across nations pause in silence — a shared breath of hope, harmony, and human unity for world peace

- G PALANITHURAI

What is Eleven Eleven? It is going viral on social media. It is an event to be held in Puducherry on the 11th of November, 2025, at 11 oclock for a minute of world peace, where people from different countries will congregate to observe that one-minute silent prayer. Will it stop war or conflict? Yes, it can—when people change their consciousness collectively. With that perception, belief, and faith, they meet on November 11 every year. It will be held in a large convention centre, and only registered participants will be allowed to attend. The event is being organised by the Universal Peace Foundation, a spiritual organisation situated near the Palani Hills, famous for Lord Muruga. More than a thousand well-meaning participants who understand the value of silence and peace will take part in the programme on November 11, 2025.

It is not new to those who participate annually. When it is organised in Puducherry on November 11, 2025, steps are simultaneously being taken to organise such an event at the same time all over the world, according to Indian Standard Time. ‘The Universal Peace Foundation has its own chapters in many countries, and efforts are underway to hold this event globally.