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Engaging the community at Newmarket Islamic Centre Engaging the community at Newmarket Islamic Centre Christine Ung, The Canadian-Muslim Vote
29
Nov
2018

Despite Threats, The Canadian-Muslim Vote’s Visit My Mosque Day Events A Success

Written by  Canadian Muslim Vote
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The Canadian-Muslim Vote, a non-profit, non-partisan organization increasing democratic engagement within the Muslim community, held a very well-attended Visit My Mosque Day across Canada on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Several mosques across the country welcomed the public to get to know their Muslim neighbours. Attendees included elected officials such as MP’s, MPP’s, and municipal officials.

Participants of Visit My Mosque Day said that they were happy to meet their neighbours, were surprised at how much the Mosques are contributing to the local community, and how warm and hospitable each centre was. All were serving food ranging from traditional dishes to pizza, and some who returned from past visits remarked that the hospitality they saw was year-round and not just one day a year.

The event was organized to help increase dialogue to overcome racism, Islamophobia, all forms of discrimination, and to increase civic engagement. Mariam Rajabali, a volunteer with The Canadian-Muslim Vote said afterwards that, “we are excited to come together in solidarity and celebrate diversity with our neighbours and politicians with the goal of increasing dialogue and democratic engagement.”

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The event took place despite the large wave of hateful and sometimes violent Islamophobic messages being levelled against The Canadian-Muslim Vote as well as participating mosques on social media.

Two threats were taken very seriously and the police were notified. One was in Sherbrooke, Quebec, where the mosque was assured by police that a number of measures would be taken to maintain the safety of the community. The other was in Scarborough, Ontario, where the mosque hopes the perpetrator will be arrested once they are identified. Both mosques still participated. However, two other mosques, both in Quebec, decided to cancel their open houses as a result of the overwhelming negative sentiment they were subjected to on social media. One of them withdrew only the day before the event over safety concerns.

Ali Manek commented about posts on The Canadian-Muslim Vote’s Facebook Page. “We left every post up because we started to see the community rise to the occasion and join us in the fight against Islamophobia and discrimination. Some of the conversations online turned into a beautiful dialogue which we hope will ultimately break down barriers and build bridges. Those are the ones that we have to focus on - not the ones that aim to discriminate and make the community feel isolated.”

Manek continued on why the organization decided to proceed despite threats, “I had to reflect often on the event. We are saying, despite the negativity, we are still going to be right here. We are still going to answer your questions. We have to open our doors and be vulnerable, and by doing so we plant a seed that will grow into a stronger, united community that our kids will benefit from. Those visitors who attended remind us about why participating in all forms of civic engagement is so vital to the future of all Canadians.”

The Canadian-Muslim Vote anticipates a large growth in participation for next year’s event, which will be held on October 6th, 2019, just prior to the anticipated Federal Election.

Statements on social media from elected officials and others who attended included:

  • MP Shaun Chen of Scarborough North: “I congratulate the Canadian-Muslim Vote for hosting this important event. As Canadians, we are truly blessed to live in a nation that embraces multiculturalism and inclusion. Gatherings such as this one are a reminder of how much stronger we are as a country because of our diversity.”
  • MP John McKay of Scarborough – Guildwood: “I had the opportunity today to speak at the Masjid Al Jannah about the importance of voting and community building! Thank you for your kind hospitality and thoughtful dialogue & Thank you to @canadianmv for organizing the opportunity”
  • Ontario MPP Joel Harden of Ottawa Centre: “Took my daughter for a visit with Ahmed, Fatma, Leen and Salma at the Ottawa Mosque for #VisitMyMosque day. I am so proud these folks are our neighbours. In the #ottstorm the @OMA_Mosque and other Ottawa Muslim groups fed over 5000 people.”
  • Jeff Leiper, City Councillor in Ottawa’s Kitchissippi Ward: “As always, I very much enjoyed my visit to @OMA_Mosque - part of #VisitMyMosque Day organized by @canadianmv”

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The Canadian-Muslim Vote was founded in 2015 with the mandate to mobilize Muslim voters, in a non-partisan fashion, at all levels of government. It is estimated that in the Ontario Provincial Election Get Out The Vote Campaign, The Canadian-Muslim Vote had nearly 2-million touch points with the Muslim community. They were also very active in both the Quebec Provincial Election as well as the Ontario Municipal Elections in October 2018. This is the second annual Visit My Mosque Day in Canada, modelling similar events taking place across the world, including in the UK, France, Norway, and Australia.

Read media coverage of Visit My Mosque Canada 2018:

HuffingtonPost.ca: Muslims Invite Other Canadians To 'Visit My Mosque' And Ask Them Anything

The Muslim Vibe: Mosques across Canada opened their doors to their neighbours as part of the second annual 'Visit My Mosque Day

Toronto.com: Scarborough mosques hold open houses to 'build bridges'

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YorkRegion.com: Newmarket Muslims meet neighbours over coffee and Timbits

Sherbrooke Record: Mosquée a’Rahman opens its doors

The Signal Halifax: Halifax mosque invites visitors in to learn about Islam

Halifax Today: Local Muslim community opens their doors to foster communication

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