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Designating Jan. 29 as a National Day of Remembrance
1-29-2021
Four years ago on Sunday January 29th, 2017 – Six Muslims praying Salat’ul Isha- evening prayers, at Quebec City Islamic cultural centre were gunned down in a terrorist act that has left Canada Shocked.
Alexandre Bissonnette, a 27-year-old student at Laval University has taken full responsibility of the senseless cold-blooded murder.
On the eve of the fourth anniversary of the Québec City massacre AlameenPost would like to thank the federal government for designating January 29 as a National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia.
For the pat four years many Muslim organizations have been calling upon the Government to designate this day as a National Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia.
The efforts to designate January 29th by the federal government is welcomed by hundreds of Canadian Muslim organizations.
"We thank the government for officially marking the day in the hearts and minds of all Quebecers and Canadians as a reminder of the lives lost and the work ahead of us to dismantle hate and racism in our country. The wounds inflicted on January 29, 2017 will not be forgotten. By remembering January 29th, we commit to fighting Islamophobia, hate, and intolerance," said Stephen Brown, NCCM Quebec-based Board Member.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau stated, ““On this sombre anniversary, we honour the memory of the victims of this hateful act of Islamophobia and racism. Our hearts go out to their families and loved ones who continue to suffer, and to all the residents of Quebec City whose community has been forever changed by this tragedy.”
“To honour the victims of this tragedy and continue the fight against Islamophobia, hatred, and discrimination, we announced yesterday our intent to declare January 29 as ‘National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia.’
Premier John Horgan issued the following statement marking the fourth anniversary of the terrorist attack on the Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec on Jan. 29, 2017:
“Four years ago in Quebec City, Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Abdelkrim Hassane, Azzedine Soufiane and Aboubaker Thabti were murdered, and many others injured, in a place of safety and worship.
“The lives of their families, friends and communities were changed forever. Our nation mourned. A holy place was violated.
“At a time when hate and bigotry are on the rise here at home and around the world, it takes all our voices to challenge racist acts, condemn hate speech and stand up for a more equitable society that promotes respect for all.
“We grow as a society when we get to know each other and understand the culture, beliefs and ancestry of people in our communities. At a time when we need each other the most, we must come together to build a stronger province and stronger communities.
“Today, we stand with the Muslim community and pledge to keep fighting against hate, bigotry and Islamophobia.”
Abdelkrim Hassane, 41 was a civil servant, working as an analyst-programmer. He was a father with three daughters. An immigrant from Algeria.
Ibrahima Barry, 39 was a civil servant and worked in province’s health-insurance board. He had four children, the eldest a 12-year-old. Another native of Guinea.
ABoubaker Thabti, 44 worked in a poultry processing plant just outside Quebec City and had two young children, a three-year-old and another who was about 10 years old. He was Originally from Tunisia.
Khaled Belkacemi, 60 was a professor of soil and agri-food engineering at Laval University. An immigrant from Algeria.
Mamadou Tanou Barry, 42, worked as a computer technician at a cosmetics company. He had two boys aged 2 and 4. He migrated from Guinea.
Azzeddine Soufiane, 57 was a Halal grocery store owner. An Immigrant from Morocco.
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