Assalamulikum All,
You might recall that I had written about this biannual event which the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) holds before but, things have changed. Therefore, I’m obliged to update you all. Alhamdulilah, the event has grown and has become what one accepts for such an Eid gathering.
For one, Eid salaat was on time. The congregation was large and we were all comfortably fitted. The qutbah was short and sincere. I was at the second salaat so I’m not sure of the political guests that attended.
You might recall that I had written about this biannual event which the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) holds before but, things have changed. Therefore, I’m obliged to update you all. Alhamdulilah, the event has grown and has become what one accepts for such an Eid gathering.
For one, Eid salaat was on time. The congregation was large and we were all comfortably fitted. The qutbah was short and sincere. I was at the second salaat so I’m not sure of the political guests that attended.
Heading over to the bazaar and carnival: I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. Not by the bazaar, just because I lack interest in such things (I know people love the bazaars...). Instead, it was the carnival! Forget bouncy castles: they had all-out, proper rides! Ones that swirl and make your head go dizzy! Oh, and bouncy castles as well. But, for those who didn’t want to pay for the rides or were interested in other things, there were basketball nets for 3-on-3 games and an Xbox station.
But, above all, this is where the Muslims were at. In a city so big, it can get hard to connect, especially for students that aren’t local. Providing such a venue for Eid is a noble deed that creates the sense of a greater community.
One of the organizers for the Eid Festival announced, when asking for donations, that “We do this for your kids. When your kids say we don’t celebrate Halloween or Christmas, you can tell them that we did Eid”.
So, I wish to say JazakAllah to all those who helped create such a wonderful event. Keep up the good work. And to recommend you to attend the next wonderful Eid Festival MAC holds, if you’re in Toronto.
One of the organizers for the Eid Festival announced, when asking for donations, that “We do this for your kids. When your kids say we don’t celebrate Halloween or Christmas, you can tell them that we did Eid”.
So, I wish to say JazakAllah to all those who helped create such a wonderful event. Keep up the good work. And to recommend you to attend the next wonderful Eid Festival MAC holds, if you’re in Toronto.
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