As Canada celebrates October as Islamic Heritage month, Cambridge city hall hosted an event this month to spread knowledge about Islamic civilization and foster more understanding inside the community.
The event, hosted by Muslim Women of Cambridge until October 29, features historic artifacts, calligraphy, profiles of Muslim figures and significant food, CBC reported.
“Conversations like this bring people together … to know each other more as a neighbor and as a friend, to learn about each other,” said Abiha Syed, co-chair and one of the founding members of the group that launched in 2017.
“It’s with the hope that we can reduce hate and spread more love,” she said.
The display also includes a miniature Ka`bah, which is at the center of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, and offers free hijabs for people as well.
“Muslim heritage is rich in a sense that all the scholars, learners, scientists, mathematicians, authors have … made huge, huge investments of their time and did enormous work,” said Fauzia Wafai, the group’s community engagement coordinator.
