Muslim Awareness Week’s 5th edition kicks off in Quebec
“Get to know us, get acquainted with our achievements, aspirations and concerns,” said Elibyari.They say that by learning about them, people can debunk misconceptions and will end up finding more similarities than differences.Organizers say awareness is crucial at a time when hate crimes against Muslims are on the rise.
According to Statistics Canada, hate crimes in general have increased 72 per cent over the last two years.“Women feel it more because they are easily spotted, because they wear the hijab, of course,” said Salam El-Mousawi, co-founder of Muslim Awareness Week. El-Mousawi says debates such as Bill 21, the province’s secularism law, instill fear and divide people.
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