OTTAWA,
ON, June 15, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister,
Justin Trudeau, today issued the
following statement on Eid
al-Adha:
"Today at sundown, Muslims in Canada and around the world will celebrate
Eid al-Adha and mark the end of the
Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.
"Eid al-Adha is one of the most
sacred dates in Islam, commemorating the sacrifice and devotion of
the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham).
"During this time, Muslims across Canada will gather to pray at their local
mosques, share meals with loved ones, and provide food to those in
need. As Muslim communities celebrate Eid with kindness,
selflessness, and charity, let us remember that these values are
also Canadian values.
"Celebrations will be sombre this year, as the humanitarian
crisis in Gaza continues to
unfold. The scale of human suffering in Gaza, including in Rafah, is catastrophic. We
reaffirm the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and long-lasting peace in the region.
"Amid the rise in Islamophobia and anti-Arab racism across our
communities, we're standing up against all forms of hate, including
through Canada's Anti-Racism
Strategy 2024-2028. With Budget 2024, we're also increasing
funding for the Security Infrastructure Program, protecting
communities at risk of hate-motivated crimes.
"Muslim communities have helped build the strong and diverse
Canada we know and love, and we
will always stand with them.
"On behalf of the Government of Canada, I extend warm wishes to everyone
celebrating Eid al-Adha.
"!عيد مبارك
"Eid Mubarak!"
This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca
SOURCE Prime Minister's Office