Muslims in Manitoba are shocked and saddened by the mosque shooting which took place in Quebec City last night. According to media reports, gunmen opened fire at the Quebec Islamic Cultural Centre in Quebec City during evening prayers and killed at least 6 worshippers and injured many.
Special prayers for the deceased will be held in the Manitoba Grand Mosque today Monday January 30, 2017 at 8:00 PM. The prayers are open to all.
“We respond to this tragedy with prayers for the victims and for Quebec City and for Canada to remain a safe haven for people of all faiths and background”, said Osaed Khan, president of the Manitoba Islamic Association. “Places of worship should be peaceful refuge for all, regardless of religion”, Khan added.
“We do not want to jump to conclusions until all the facts are known, but having this happen at this time leaves us on edge”, said Khan.”
Thoughts and prayers go out to those killed and harmed in the Quebec City Mosque and their families. Heartbreaking.
— ManitobaIslamicAssoc (@MbIslamicAssoc) 30 January 2017
Funeral Sermon and Prayers for the Quebec City victims.
Where: Waverley Grand Mosque
Time: 8:00pm
Date: Jan 30,… https://t.co/PK783zSWL9— ManitobaIslamicAssoc (@MbIslamicAssoc) 30 January 2017
Thank you Manitoba Islamic Association for the chance to mourn together as a community. A moving tribute of love for all pic.twitter.com/ahGVasUhaj
— Terry Duguid (@TerryDuguid) January 31, 2017
VIDEO: Manitoba Premier @Brian_Pallister issues a statement on #QuebecCity shooting terror attack that killed six. https://t.co/BhFKHLQBKP pic.twitter.com/u0bN9BO4aD
— ChrisD.ca (@ChrisDca) January 31, 2017
Had the opportunity to join @Brian_Pallister @Min_Wishart @jonreyes204 at the Winnipeg Grand Mosque this afternoon. #BetterTogether #mbpoli pic.twitter.com/nhRDTPC56q
— Rochelle Squires (@Min_Squires) January 31, 2017
Joined @Brian_Pallister @Min_Squires @Min_Wishart this afternoon w/ members of @MbIslamicAssoc. Positive dialogue w/ our fellow Manitobans. pic.twitter.com/bBvjXa9CC6
— Jon Reyes, MLA (@jonreyes204) January 31, 2017
