Canadians invited to visit local mosques | CityNews Calgary

Canadians are invited to go to native mosques this weekend.

In response to what they’re calling an “unprecedented rise of hate crimes leading to Islamophobia and anti-Semitism,” the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada is placing on a nationwide “Bring a Friend to the Mosque” occasion Saturday and Sunday.

“This timely initiative aims to give Canadians an opportunity to address any questions or concerns based on the conflict in the Middle East,” the group stated.

“The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at believes the only way to truly quell the tide of hate crimes is by providing much-needed education and having open dialogue with Canadians.” 

Dozens of mosques throughout the nation are collaborating, with many in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Ottawa, amongst others, opening their doorways to friends.

According to the group’s web site, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is without doubt one of the 73 sects of Islam, with 20 million members throughout 200 international locations.

Those taken with becoming a member of in can register on-line at MosqueGo to.ca.