""In our tradition, our understanding is that our global community is like one body. And when any aspect of it is hurting, the rest of body feels that, is concerned about that and responds to that.""
""While it's a day of celebration, it's also a day for people to come together, to mourn together, to find strength, to find inspiration and to hold each other up and to show our strength and our pride as a community.""
""The event featured congregational prayers, food, a kids' festival with carnival rides, pony rides and a petting zoo, a bazaar with vendors, and cultural performances.""
Thousands attended the Eid festival in Toronto, celebrating the end of Ramadan. Organizer Zubair Khan emphasized the event's dual nature of joy and sorrow due to ongoing global conflicts. He noted the importance of community support and shared grief, highlighting the connection felt towards those suffering in places like Sudan and Gaza. The festival included prayers, food, children's activities, and cultural performances, showcasing the diverse Muslim community in Canada while acknowledging the challenges faced by many.
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