On August 1st, the Pakistani Canadian Cultural Association (PCCA) celebrated
Eid ul Fitr and Pakistan Independence Day of Pakistan with pride at the Crescent Beach Park in Surrey. Pre-registration was required in line with Covid-19 protocols and the community showed up for BBQ and lunch. The program was started by PCCA president Mr. Naveed Waraich community who invited young community members for the recitation of the Holy Quran and singing for the Pakistan National Anthem.
Mr. Waraich then spoke about the 75th Pakistan Independence Day of Pakistan and highlighted the achievements of the Pakistan Canadian Cultural Association. Guests included Liberal and NDP MLAs, representatives, New Conservative MP candidate from Surrey-Newton, and members of other professional and community associations. The Consul General of Pakistan Mr. Janbaz Khan was the chief guest of this event and he delivered a short speech, introducing himself for the first time in person at a community event of this nature. He thanked the community for their support and he distributed awards among the community members for their community service. The first award was given to Arjumand Tahir from Masjid Aulia Allah Surrey. Another plaque was given by MP Sukh Dhaliwal to Mr. Rahat Rao for his community services. At the end Qari A. Latif Naumani made Dua for all Muslim Ummah and Pakistan.
