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“Eid is a time of happiness and gratitude for all Muslims,” stated Salam Elmenyawi, president of MCM. “We give thanks to God for all that He has blessed us with and spend this joyous time with our family and friends. This Eid, we ask all Canadian Muslims to make an effort to share the beauty of this celebration with their neighbours, coworkers, fellow classmates etc. Prepare a plate of special treats and sweets and share it with them. We are all part of the Canadian fabric and must do our part to reach out to one another and foster understanding and respect.” Eid-ul-Adha is the second major celebration of the Islamic calendar. It commemorates the completion of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. Over 2 million Muslims from around the world travel to Mecca each year, to perform the Hajj. Performing the Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, the other four being the testimony of faith, fasting in the month of Ramadan and giving annual alms (Zakat). ACTION PLAN: 1. Prepare a plate of treats, such as cookies, cakes, candy, or traditional sweets like Bakhlawa and Mithai. Make it at home yourself with your family, or purchase from a local bakery. 2. Share the treats with your neighbours, coworkers, classmates or your children’s classmates. Try to share the treats on either Eid day, or the day before or after Eid. 3. Include a small note explaining why you celebrate Eid and that you want to share this happy occasion with them. If you need help on formulating the wording for a card to explain what Eid is, check out www.whatiseid.com 4. For safety sake, include an allergy warning if your treats contain any food that are common allergies, such as peanuts, nuts, eggs, milk, soy and wheat. 5. Encourage your family and friends to also share the celebration of Eid with their acquaintances. CONTACT: Salam Elmenyawi Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) Ph.: (514) 748-8427 E-mail: info@muslimcouncil.org Website: http://www.muslimcouncil.org

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