{"id":412,"date":"2020-04-23T21:09:34","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T02:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sikander.org\/journal\/?p=412"},"modified":"2020-11-04T11:16:06","modified_gmt":"2020-11-04T16:16:06","slug":"representation-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sikander.org\/journal\/2020\/04\/representation-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Representation matters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Statistics Canada<\/a>‘s 2011 National Household Survey<\/a> reported 1,053,945 Muslims in Canada, 3.2% of the population. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7,850,605 people reported “No religious affiliation.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ramadan<\/a> starts tomorrow and it is nice to see elected leaders embrace, celebrate with, and represent the people they serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wishing a blessed Ramadan to Muslims observing the month at home this year. By coming together virtually, we\u2019ll be able to stay connected and still honour the values at the heart of Islam – compassion, peace, and service to others. Ramadan Mubarak! https:\/\/t.co\/sJg0aRUP0a<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Bl2ESHvICH<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) April 23, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\n

Justin Trudeau – Prime Minister of Canada<\/div>\n

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Today marks the beginning of #Ramadan<\/a> for Muslims in Canada and around the world. This year, families will gather for Iftar meals virtually. Staying home will help stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep us all safe. Wishing a blessed month to everyone observing! #RamadanMubarak<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Chrystia Freeland (@cafreeland) April 23, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\n

Chrystia Freeland – Deputy Prime Minsiter of Canada<\/div>\n

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Today, Muslims around the world are marking the start of the holy month of Ramadan

On behalf of all New Democrats, I would like to wish you a rewarding month of reflection and spiritual growth

Ramadan Mubarak pic.twitter.com\/hUBqNsuvHA<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) April 23, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\n

Jagmeet Singh – New Democratic Party leader<\/div>\n

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Ramadan Mubarak to Ontario\u2019s Muslim community observing the holy month! Wishing you the very best for a month of fasting and prayers. Please celebrate safely and continue physical distancing. pic.twitter.com\/EUvxAzm64N<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Doug Ford (@fordnation) April 23, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\n

Doug Ford – Premier of Ontario<\/div>\n

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I would like to extend my warmest greetings to Toronto\u2019s Muslim community who will be celebrating the beginning of the Holy Month of #Ramadan<\/a> this evening. #RamadanMubarak<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/bankP7g1me<\/a><\/p>\u2014 John Tory (@JohnTory) April 23, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\n

John Tory – Mayor of Toronto<\/div>\n

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