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Context: House Hansard - 171 - Mar/22/23

Ms. Iqra Khalid (Mississauga—Erin Mills, Lib.)

Mar/22/23 2:10:40 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, this evening Muslims in my community of Mississauga—Erin Mills and across Canada will mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. Many of our friends, family members and neighbours will gather at their local mosques to pray, hold Iftars, break their fast and emphasize Canadian and Muslim values such as charity and compassion. This is also a time to reinforce the cultural bonds of our communities that make our Canadian mosaic so great. As we recently marked the first United Nations International Day to Combat Islamophobia, let us reinforce our commitment to rejecting hate in all its forms in Canada and across the world. I wish all Muslims observing Ramadan a peaceful and blessed celebration with family and friends as we really begin this important journey together. Ramadan Mubarak.

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Context: House Hansard - 171 - Mar/22/23

Mrs. Salma Zahid (Scarborough Centre, Lib.)

Mar/22/23 2:11:45 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, every year Muslims across the world fast during the month of Ramadan. As we fast from dawn to sunset for the next month, we take the time to reflect on ourselves, our actions and our values. Ramadan is a time of patience, empathy and compassion, when we grow closer to our faith, families, friends and communities. We open our hearts and strive to give back to our communities through charity and volunteerism. We share these values as Muslims and Canadians who work every day to make our country a better place. It is a challenging time for many in Canada and around the world. In the spirit of Ramadan, I encourage everyone to reach out and connect with one another and to offer help and support to those in need. Ramadan Mubarak, Ramadan Kareem.

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Context: House Hansard - 171 - Mar/22/23

Mr. Garnett Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, CPC)

Mar/22/23 2:12:43 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, today marks the beginning of Ramadan, and tomorrow Muslims in Canada and around the world will fast for one month from sun-up to sundown. Fasting is a practice in many faith traditions, where we give up food or other pleasures in order to draw our attention to higher things. Giving up all food and drink from sun-up to sundown is a particularly intense fast, and I salute the temperance, fortitude and commitment of all those observing it. Muslim Canadians have contributed to our common national life in so many ways, and we honour their service and sacrifice. There is a strong Muslim community in every province and territory in Canada that deserves to have its rights respected by all levels of government. As Conservatives, we particularly recognize the contributions of Muslim Canadians to building our Conservative movement: MPs, senators, provincial elected officials, candidates, staff and volunteers continue to build and strengthen the connections between their faith community and our party. We know that religious freedom is always fragile. It can be threatened by discriminatory state policy and acts of violence. Virtually every country in the world, including Canada, has seen instances of violence targeting the Muslim community. However, the Muslim community is resilient; it is a strong, accepted and critical part of our Canadian family. We stand with Muslims today and always. Ramadan Kareem, Ramadan Mubarak.

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