Of muslim organizations demand a national day against islamophobia

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The attack at the islamic cultural Centre of Québec (CCIQ) on 29 January 2017 has been six dead and 19 wounded.

Nicolas Lachance

Friday, 5 January 2018 13:48

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Friday, 5 January 2018 14:32

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At the dawn of the anniversary of the shooting at the Great Mosque of Quebec, the muslim communities of the country are asking the prime minister Justin Trudeau to appoint the 29 January as a national Day of remembrance and action against islamophobia.

A letter signed by the director general of the national Council of canadian muslims (CNMC), Ihsaan Gardee, was sent directly to the office of Justin Trudeau in the framework of the first anniversary of the massacre at the mosque of Quebec, which took place on 29 January 2017, and which made six dead. The 10 December is currently the international day against islamophobia.

“A year after these sad events, the muslim communities in canada are always upset of these horrible attacks, which have claimed the lives of six muslim men who were praying in their mosque – fathers, husbands and sons – and who have many other serious injuries,” said Mr Ihsaan, who wants a decree that fast, and before the sad anniversary of this massacre, which will take place in three weeks. “Such a gesture on the part of your government would allow Canadians to remember the victims of the attacks and the public to better understand the risks associated with the hatred. “

Many support

Dozens of muslim organizations, canadian and several community partners have co-signed this formal request to the office of the prime minister in order that he decreed a day of annual commemoration on the anniversary of the slaughter of the Great Mosque of Quebec.

The Islamic Cultural Centre of Québec (CCIQ) is a signatory.

The organization is at the heart of the preparations for the commemorations of the tragedy.

Extremism

The muslim community also fears the “rise of extremist groups continues to pose a threat to the security” of the institutions and congregations of the muslim canadian.

“It is critical that our leaders are strongly opposed against islamophobia and the agents of bigotry that seek to cause division, hate between Canadians and muslim citizens,” says the letter.

The trial of Alexander Bissonnette, the alleged perpetrator of the killing, is expected to begin next march. He is accused of the premeditated murder of six men.