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The Alberta government is proud to proclaim October as Islamic Heritage Month to celebrate the Muslim communities who are helping to build this province.
This release was issued under a previous government.
With this proclamation, Alberta joins other Canadian jurisdictions in officially recognizing and celebrating the contributions of our diverse Islamic communities.
“Alberta’s Muslim communities are an integral part of our cultural, economic, social and historical richness. I hope all Albertans will take this opportunity to learn more about Islam and how Muslims have shaped our province’s heritage and strengthened our diversity.”
Muslims have been part of Alberta’s history for generations. Early settlers helped to connect the country by laying the tracks of the Canadian Pacific Railway, built grain elevators in Alberta’s south and bartered for furs with First Nations. Today, Alberta Muslims are ethnically diverse, have a variety of professional backgrounds and represent many interpretations of Islam.
“Islamic Heritage Month is an occasion to celebrate the diversity of the people who follow the Islamic faith and to recognize their significant contributions to our communities as spiritual, political and social leaders. I am proud so many Muslims choose to call Alberta home.”
“As Albertans, we are privileged to witness and take part in the proclamation of Islamic Heritage Month. This recognition will last throughout the years as a reminder for every Albertan to be proud of our collective identity. This proclamation is about celebrating community and supporting our efforts towards making Alberta an even better place to live in.”