On June 28th, the Eid-ul-Adha Prayer was held at the Newton athletic park Surrey.
Thanks to the determination and dedication of event organizers and the management committee of BCMA’s Surrey Jamea Masjid. Thousands of Muslims poured in, to perform Eid ul Adha Prayers, the Sunnah Way.
A large number has been increasing in Muslim Communities for 4-5 years. At this Eid ul Adha prayer the Seniors, Women, Children, Adults, and Youth from every shape, colour, creed, and language came together for one reason only, to commemorate the Quranic tale of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice Ismail as an act of obedience to Allah.
The celebration was attended by BC Premier Hon. David Eby, BC United leader Kavon Falcon, Surrey Mayor Brenda Lock, Surrey-Newton Federal MP Mr. Sukh Dhaliwal, Provincial Labour Minister Mr. Harry Bains, MLA Jagrup Brar, and MLA Jinny Sims. Irshad Khan did the MC. BCMA Surrey/Delta branch Chairperson Mohammed Janif welcomed attendees at the event, followed by a speech delivered by BCMA President Mr. Asad Gondal. Mufti Mohammed Mouadh Surrey/Delta spoke on the importance of celebrating Eid Al Adha and the message of Hzt Ibrahim’s sacrifice.
The Eid prayer led and concluded with a Khutba from Mufti Mohammed Mouadh
