What Community Leaders Say About MuslimFest
“It was my pleasure to be at MuslimFest. You are making our youth and us proud. I was delighted to be there and I was impressed by your arrangements.
You are going to make a difference insha Allah! May Allah bless you all!”
• Sheikh Hamid Slimi , Imam of International Muslim Organization (IMO) of Toronto [September 8, 2005]
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“Congratulations on a very successful MuslimFest 2005.Thank you very much for inviting me to attend the Concert at MuslimFest. My wife and I, very much enjoyed watching and listening to the marvellous performances.
As a Muslim, growing up in the West, I have never seen or heard the message of Islam brought to the youth through a medium that sets Islamic entertainment standards in the West.
Through MuslimFest, you are providing the needed alternative for the new generations of Muslims. May Allah bless your efforts and best wishes for your future events.”
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Imam Abdul Hai Patel , Coordinator – Islamic Council of Imams-Canada, Former Commissioner – Ontario Human Rights Commission, and Muslim Chaplain – University of Toronto [August 15, 2005]
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“ Congratulations on an excellent event! Let me assure you that your continuing efforts in the area of arts and cultural production is greatly appreciated - in my opinion this is one of the priority areas for Canadian Muslims as they struggle to establish their identity.
I wish you every success in this endeavour.”
• Muneeb Nasir , President, Olive Tree Foundation [September 8, 2005]
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“ It was my pleasure to attend MuslimFest. May Allah bless you for all your efforts and make it a means of nearness to Him.”
• Riad Saloojee , Former Executive Director, Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Canada [September 8, 2005]
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"Like all of you gathered here, I believe that art lifts our spirits and broadens our horizons. This inaugural festival will attract some of the most talented artists and craftspeople from across North America to share in this cultural experience. I am confident that this year's festival will delight and inspire audiences of all ages.
I applaud the organizers and volunteers with MuslimFest 2004 who have devoted so much of their time and energy to ensure success of this festival.
Take pride in your hard work and your commitment to making this event a memorable one for so many people.
Please accept my best wishes for what promises to be an exceptional showcase of artistic talent."
• Premier Dalton McGuinty, Ontario, Canada [August 7, 2004]
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“Ever since I was born (in Toronto), I could not get myself to go to different festivals or concerts because of the alcohol present, or the types of music playing at concerts. And Saturday, I had thousands of people around me enjoying what I enjoy.
I want to thank MuslimFest 2004 organizers, helpers and supporters for bringing such an event to life, and for making Canadians like me feel the beauty of Islam in Canada. I really, really hope there is another event like this next summer.”
• Shaila Kibria, Former Governer, University of Toronto [August 6, 2004]
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"I wish you all the success in organizing this event that will surely contribute in building bridges between the Muslim World and Canada."
• Dr. Mohammed R. Al-Hussaini, Ambassador, Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Ottawa [July 13, 2004]
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