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International Day to Combat Islamophobia
The International Day to Combat Islamophobia calls for people to stand in solidarity with Muslim communities across Canada and around the world. It encouraged for everyone reaffirm your commitment to take action to denounce and tackle Islamophobia, hate-fuelled violence, and systemic discrimination whenever and wherever it occurs.
This date was chosen to commemorate the anniversary of the horrific March 15, 20219 Christchurch mosque shootings where 51 people were killed at Friday prayers in two mosques across Christchurch, New Zealand.
This day reinforces that Islamophobia, discrimination, and hate, in any form, have no place in our community. Everyone Is encouraged to recommit to denouncing Islamophobia and to choose inclusion over intolerance as we continue to build a Canada that is safer, more equal, and equitable for everyone.