Canada is celebrating Islamic History Month (IHMC) in October and the government is encouraging Canadians to partake in activities across the country to build a greater understanding of Muslims.
\n\u201cToday marks the beginning of Canadian Islamic History Month,\u201d said the Honorable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, in a press release.
\n\u201cFirst recognized by the Parliament of Canada in 2007, this month is an excellent opportunity to honor our country\u2019s large Muslim community and recognize its valuable contributions to shaping our country.\u201d
\n\u201cMuslim-Canadians enrich our lives and contribute to the prosperity and growth of our country through outstanding achievements in many fields, including literature, mathematics, science, sports, and the arts,\u201d he added.
\n\u201cOur government is proud to promote the diversity that makes Canada an inclusive country and a great place to live.\u201d
\n\u201cThis year, as we mark the 30th anniversary of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act, let us cherish this diversity, which unites us and makes us strong,\u201d noted Minister Rodriguez.
\n\u201cAs Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, I invite all Canadians to celebrate Canadian Islamic History Month to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the Muslim community\u2019s rich heritage and to participate in activities taking place across the country.
\nBridge building is one of the goals of IHMC. The month provides a time to focus on celebrating and educating the Muslim and non-Muslim community on the rich history, heritage and culture of Canadian Muslims and Muslims around the world.<\/p>\n
Nationwide Effort<\/strong> Canada is celebrating Islamic History Month (IHMC) in October and the government is encouraging Canadians to partake in activities across the country to build a greater understanding of Muslims.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":9390,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[36,11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9383","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-c102-muslim-minorities","category-c54-reports"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nA number of cities across Canada have been proclaimed October as Islamic History Month. Canada\u2019s largest school board, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), has planned a series of activities for students and staff.
\n\u201cThis year, the TDSB\u2019s theme for IHM 2018 is, \u2018Our Journey Continues\u2026\u2019,\u201d said the TDSB in a press release.
\n\u201cWe encourage all members of the TDSB community to join us in continuing to learn about the heritage and history, culture and ongoing contributions of our Muslim fellow-Canadians.\u201d
\n\u201cA variety of IHM 2018 events and learning activities are planned throughout the month of October for students and staff across TDSB,\u201d added the school board.
\nThroughout the country, Islamic Centers and mosques will be holding exhibitions, lectures, workshops and film screenings to mark the month.
\nMuslims are the fastest growing religious community in Canada, according to the country\u2019s statistical agency, Statistics Canada.
\nCanada\u2019s Muslim population increased by 82 percent over the past decade \u2013 from about 579,000 in 2001 to more than 1 million in 2011.
\nMuslims represent 3.2 percent of Canada\u2019s total population.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"