TORONTO – Leaders across Canada are celebrating with Canadian Muslims `Eid Al-Adha which marks the end of hajj, sending greetings and sharing good wishes.
“Eid al-Adha is a time to reflect on lessons of sacrifice and to show compassion to those in need,” said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a statement cited by Daily Hive.
“For all of us, `Eid al-Adha is an opportunity to recognize the important contributions the Canadian Muslim community makes to our society, and to celebrate the differences that make us who we are. Eid Mubarak!”
Eid Mubarak! Sophie and I send our best wishes to Muslims in Canada and around the world as they celebrate Eid al-Adha. https://t.co/dUh9FyQYKf pic.twitter.com/nQa5WdhQ15
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 21, 2018
In Toronto, Mayor John Tory thanked the Muslim community for the contributions they make to the city “in many different areas.”
“On behalf of Toronto City Council, I offer my best wishes to the Muslim community on this important day,” said Tory. “`Eid Mubarak.”
I want to extend my best wishes to the Muslim community of Toronto during Eid al-Adha. #EidAlAdha pic.twitter.com/iyjyfjSoZI
— John Tory (@TorontosMayor) August 21, 2018
Jagmeet Singh, Leader of Canada’s NDP, issued a statement on behalf of the New Democrats, in which he also thanked the Muslim communities around the world.
“Today we also think about Muslim communities around the world, who are displaced or affected by conflict and unable to celebrate with friends and family. Our thoughts are with them and their loved ones at this time,” Singh said.
“Today, as Muslims are uniting in gratitude, and optimism for the future, let us all look forward with hope for a more just and inclusive world. Let us all work together to fight racism and Islamophobia and build a more inclusive country.”
Today I extend my warmest wishes to all those observing Eid al-Adha – may this be a joyous occasion for renewal, reflection and celebration. Eid Mubarak! https://t.co/jhIPvGW1OS
— Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) August 21, 2018
British Columbia Premier John Horgan also shared his best wishes to Muslims on behalf of British Columbians.
“Eid al-Adha is a time to think about others – to give to charity, do good deeds and help people who need it the most,” said Horgan in a statement.
“On Eid al-Adha, and every day, British Columbians must continue to work together to lift people up and help people who are less fortunate. To all the people observing Eid al-Adha, I wish you a joyful celebration. Eid Mubarak!”