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The Canadian Muslim Forum (FMC-CMF) Eid Special Message from

Posted December 4th, 2008 by admin

The Canadian Muslim Forum (FMC-CMF) Eid Special Message from

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The Canadian Muslim Forum’s (FMC-CMF) special message to all Canadians on the eve of the Hajj and Eid Al Adha celebration

Montréal, December 2nd, 2008 – On the eve of Hajj (Pilgrimage) and Eid Al Adha 1429, the Canadian Muslim Forum’s board of director, congratulates its members, the Muslim community and all Canadians.

As Muslim Canadians, we believe that while millions of Muslims are performing Hajj, this act of worship portrays the true message of Islam, a message and lesson for Unity. A lesson that if each of us applies it would benefit the entire population.

Performing Pilgrimage for a Muslim is an act of worship obeying God and surrendering to no one else but Him. To see waves of men and women from all over the world coming together for this Pilgrimage and to offer their sacrifices to God, this union in itself reflects the values of Islam.

However, it’s unfortunate that while we should be celebrating in peace and happiness, we are also saddened by the continuous suffering of the people of Gaza where over 1.5 million are under siege and their suffering is supported by our government.

We hope that all Canadians will celebrate this holiday in harmony. A holiday which is followed by our Christian friend’s Christmas celebration. These celebrations show the unity of all Canadians but a unity which is shattered by the rising of Islamophobia.

In this special occasion of mercy and blessings, the FMC-CMF calls on the Federal Government to help easing the suffering of the Palestinian people, to intervene and bring Omar Khadr back home.  And to end its military involvement in Afghanistan that serves no Canadian interest in any way.

Blessed & Happy Eid to all

The Canadian Muslim Forum (FMC-CMF) board of directors;

Houssam Badran

Nermine Barbouch

Ahmed Bilal Chami

Mohamed ElJundi

Dania Fawaz

Bilal Hamideh

Mohamed Kamel

Samer Majzoub

Kathy Malas

For further details, please contact;

Nermine Barbouch  (514) 806-3257 nbarbouch@fmc-cmf.com

Houssam Badran (514) 827-2526 hbadran@fmc-cmf.com

Forum musulman canadien \ Canadian Muslim Forum (FMC-CMF)

C.P. 92037, Brossard,

Québec, Canada, J4W 3K8

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Fondé en 1993, le Forum musulman canadien (FMC-FMC) est une organisation communautaire, non partisane sans but lucratif. Le FMC-CMF  représente l’intérêt commun et collectif de la communauté musulmane sur les questions relatives à la politique publique et veille à protéger leurs droits civils.

Established in 1993, the Canadian Muslim Forum (FMC-CMF) is a community, non-partisan and non-profit organization.  The FMC-CMF represents the collective and common interest of the Muslim Community on issues relating to public policy and defends and protects their civil rights.

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