"Our neighbours’ pain is our pain; our neighbours strength is our strength; and the success of any one of us is the success of every one of us."
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By Lucie Edwardson | July 1, 2015
Dressed in red and white, the proud little voices of the Nasiratulahmadiya children’s choir sang the words of the national anthem for all to hear at the annual Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamã’at Canada Day celebration Wednesday.
The event brought Calgarians of all creeds and cultures together in celebration of the nation’s 148th birthday.
Zaman Masih, who immigrated to Canada 15 years ago, said the annual event allows him to celebrate and share with his children lessons about the country that he said has given them every chance at a good life.
“I have three young kids and I bring them out and show them how important it is to celebrate this country where they have opportunity and they have privilege,” he said.
Masih’s three small children were all born in Canada, and he said celebrations such as this one expose his kids to people of all walks of life.
“When they come out and see people of all religions and ethnicities coming together, they will feel comfortable, and this is very important because it is the only way to learn how to live in harmony,” he said.
Mayor Naheed Nenshi addressed the hundreds of people in attendance Wednesday, challenging them to take Canada Day as an opportunity to “reaffirm our commitment to this great nation and all that she stands for.”
Nenshi reminded the crowd that Canada is lucky to celebrate a nation where “we are all in it together.”
“Our neighbours’ pain is our pain; our neighbours strength is our strength; and the success of any one of us is the success of every one of us,” he said.
Ifran Sabir, Human Services Minister and MLA for Calgary McCall, said he believes all those who are fortunate enough to live in Canada have “hit the jackpot.”
“Whether you were born here, came here, or grow here, Canada opens its heart to all,” he said.
http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/calgary-muslim-community-hosts-annual-canada-day-celebration/ar-AAcrg1d
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