Fearing backlash from Quebec's far-right, venues cancel Muslim event celebrating hijab - News Summed Up

Fearing backlash from Quebec's far-right, venues cancel Muslim event celebrating hijab


A Muslim community group in Montreal was forced to move an event twice in two days after both venues faced pressure from far-right groups. It was critical of the school board's decision to let the Muslim group use the auditorium. Ravary did not call the community centre seeking comment, said Racha, a member of the community centre authorized to speak on its behalf. A second cancellationIn the meantime, the Muslim community centre secured a room for Sunday's event at the Chateau Royal, a reception hall in Laval. A spokesperson for the Muslim community centre said Chateau Royal informed them Saturday night, less than 24 hours before the event, that they too were cancelling the rental agreement.


Source: CBC News April 29, 2018 23:15 UTC



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