Adelaide
11-02-2014, 02:20 PM
An annual gathering of Calgary Muslims took on a different tone this year, as hundreds came out to protest terrorism ahead of the holy day Ashura.
Muslims around the world will mark Ashura (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-16047713) on Monday to commemorate the death of their prophet's grandson, Hussain, who was killed for protesting tyranny in 680 AD........
"We are here to build this country together, to make peace and love together," said Fatima Albarri, who took part in the march. "We are originally from the Middle East but we are Canadian."
Muslims in Calgary mark holy day with anti-terror march - CBC News (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/muslims-in-calgary-mark-holy-day-with-anti-terror-march-1.2821199)
Of course I think this is wonderful, I just hope that those involved don't feel obligated. The assholes who killed our soldiers were just that - assholes. The Muslim community isn't responsible for their acts. But I think it's kind of beautiful to see the community in Calgary do this.
Muslims around the world will mark Ashura (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-16047713) on Monday to commemorate the death of their prophet's grandson, Hussain, who was killed for protesting tyranny in 680 AD........
"We are here to build this country together, to make peace and love together," said Fatima Albarri, who took part in the march. "We are originally from the Middle East but we are Canadian."
Muslims in Calgary mark holy day with anti-terror march - CBC News (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/muslims-in-calgary-mark-holy-day-with-anti-terror-march-1.2821199)
Of course I think this is wonderful, I just hope that those involved don't feel obligated. The assholes who killed our soldiers were just that - assholes. The Muslim community isn't responsible for their acts. But I think it's kind of beautiful to see the community in Calgary do this.