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Meet Your Muslim Neighbor hosted by White Rock Muslim Association
11-14-2019
The White Rock Muslim Association (WRMA) is very pleased to have held our ‘Meet Your Muslim Neighbour’ event for the second time in White Rock. This year, it took place at the South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre on Sunday, November 10th from 1-4 pm. The aim of this event has been to foster a greater sense of community within the residents of South Surrey and White Rock and to allow all of us to understand each other on a greater level. The WRMA seeks to provide an open avenue for people to ask questions and learn more about Islam and Muslims from those who practice the religion themselves, as opposed to learning from media sources that don’t always depict Islam accurately.
The event featured informational talks about who the WRMA is, a history of Muslims in Canada and the main pillars of belief in Islam. These talks were given by WRMA Chair Dr Farhan Haque, as well as board members Dr Hala Ahmed and Shaheer Muhammed, as well as Committee Lead Asad Syed. Along with the talks, various informational posters and literature were available at the event, as well as a display featuring art pieces and clothing from a plethora of different cultures that exist within the Muslim world. The event also included booths such as an Arabic calligraphy station, a henna station, and a food section featuring delicious treats and goodies from across the Muslim world.
The WRMA was very pleased to have Mayor Darryl Walker in attendance and to have him speak to the importance of inclusivity within the City of White Rock. Also in attendance were White Rock Councillors Anthony Manning and Christopher Trevelyan, NDP Candidate Stephen Crozier, as well as Surrey Councillors Linda Annis and Doug Elford. There was a great turnout of community members throughout the afternoon with wonderful discussions taking place between all those present! The WRMA hopes that events like these will continue to bridge the gap and allow all of us to move towards a tighter knit community.
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