Montreal residents will come together on Thursday to pay tribute to the victims of the tragic Quebec City mosque shooting. The public vigil, organized by Muslim Awareness Week, will take place at the Parc metro station to honor those who lost their lives in the 2017 attack.
Scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m., the event aims to unite community members, elected officials, and advocates in remembrance. Six Muslim men lost their lives when a shooter perpetrated violence at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Quebec City’s Sainte-Foy neighborhood on January 29, 2017.
The names of Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Aboubaker Thabti, Abdelkrim Hassane, and Azzedine Soufiane will be remembered during the vigil, along with a moment of silence to honor all the victims and survivors.
Speakers at the event will stress the importance of not forgetting the tragic incident and the ongoing need to combat hatred and intolerance in society. The co-founder of Muslim Awareness Week, Salam El Mousawi, highlighted the persistent challenges faced by the Muslim community in the wake of the attack.
The vigil serves as a powerful reminder of the impact of the tragedy and the importance of collective remembrance. It coincides with the fifth National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia, observed every year on January 29.
This gathering is part of a series of vigils held nationwide to honor the memory of the victims and address issues related to Islamophobia. Muslim Awareness Week, an annual initiative, plays a vital role in fostering understanding and unity among Quebecers of all backgrounds.
