THE CANADIAN ISLAMIC CONGRESS
MEDIA COMMUNIQUE
October 25, 2007
PARLIAMENT DECLARES OCTOBER AS ISLAMIC HISTORY MONTH
Canada's federal parliament today officially declared October as Islamic
History Month in Canada.
Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier and Official Opposition Critic for
Canadian Heritage, Francophonie and Official Languages, Hon. Mauril
Bélanger, presented the following motion today in the House of Commons:
"That*,* in the opinion of the House, due to the important contributions of
Canadian Muslims to Canadian Society; the cultural diversity of the
Canadian Muslim community; the importance of Canadians learning about each
other to foster greater social cohesion; and the important effort now
underway in many Canadian communities in organizing public activities to
achieve better understanding of Islamic history, the month of October
should be designated Canadian Islamic History Month."
The Ottawa-Vanier MP was delighted that the House of Commons adopted this
motion which highlights the important contribution of the Muslim community
in Canadian society. « I encourage cultural exchanges between Canada’s
diverse communities, which make us a vibrant and dynamic society. I believe
that by having a better understanding of our fellow Canadians from various
communities and backgrounds that we will achieve a stronger and more
cohesive country », said MP Bélanger.
"October 2007 is the inaugural celebration of Islamic History Month Canada.
IHMC has been a long dreamed-of intercultural and educational project of
Canadian Muslims. We are thrilled at how positively Canadians are
responding to our IHMC activities and programs," said today's CIC
statement.
To date, several Canadian cities have proclaimed October as Islamic History
Month in their civic jurisdictions - including Victoria BC, Kingston ON,
Ottawa ON, Calgary AB and Burnaby and Port Coquitlam BC - with others
planning to follow their example.
For more information visit:
Islamic History Month
CONTACTS:
Imam Dr. Zijad Delic,
CIC National Executive Director, Ottawa
Cell (613) 698-8469
Mrs. Wahida Valiante,
CIC National Vice-President
Cell (647) 802-8024
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