January 29th has been designated as the Day of Remembrance for the Quebec City mosque attack

    Monday, 29 January 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Government continues its commitment to stopping Islamophobia while remembering and paying tribute to those killed or injured in the horrific events seven years ago at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City.

    January 29th is designated as the Day of Remembrance for the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. Government continues its commitment to stopping Islamophobia while remembering and paying tribute to those killed or injured in the horrific events seven years ago at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City. Confederation Building will be lit in green tonight. The colour green has long been associated with the Islamic faith.

     

     

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