Canadian Islamic History Month time to work towards a safer, more inclusive country

Canadian Islamic History Month recognizes the significant role that Muslim communities play in Canadian society and highlights their extraordinary contributions.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pictured visiting the Ottawa Muslim Association (OMA) for Eid al-Adha prayers on Sept. 12, 2016. The month of October has been designated as the Canadian Islamic History Month. The Hill Times file photograph

Opinion

BY WAHEED KHAN

October 18, 2021

On Oct. 25, 2007, the late Mauril Bélanger, then the Liberal Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier, Ont., moved the following resolution, after having completed consultations with Members of Parliament: "That, in the opinion of the House, due to the important contributions of Canadian Muslims to ...

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