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Rabat – The Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has acknowledged that this year’s Eid Al Adha celebrations would be unusual as the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) continue their massacres targeting civilians in Gaza.
In a customary annual message to Muslims, Trudeau said that Eid celebrations will be “somber this year” as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues.
“The scale of human suffering in Gaza, including in Rafah, is catastrophic. We reaffirm the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and long-lasting peace in the region,” he said.
Today marks the celebration of Eid Al Adha — the Feast of Sacrifice — in many countries, including Saudi Arabia.
Eid Al Adha, one of the most sacred events in Islam, commemorates the sacrifice and devotion of the Prophet Ibrahim who wanted to sacrifice his son Ishmael.
Extending his Eid greetings, Trudeau said Muslims across Canada will “gather at their local mosques on Sunday to share meals with loved ones and provide food to the needy.”
He stressed the values celebrated during Eid Al Adha are also Canadian values, vowing to continue to stand up against all forms of hate, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab racism.
“With Budget 2024, we’re also increasing funding for the Security Infrastructure Program, protecting communities at risk of hate-motivated crimes,” Trudeau said.
Similar remarks pledging more efforts to address Islamophobia have been included in the majority of annual messages directed to Muslims during Islamic celebrations.
“Muslim communities have helped build the strong and diverse Canada we know and love, and we will always stand with them,” he added.
