Montreal's Muslim community held Eid al-Adha celebration in Parc des Hirondelles, prompting secularist complaints and potential parkwide religious event ban.
Montreal's Muslim community celebrated Eid al-Adha in a park, sparking complaints from secularists. This isn't the first religious event at Parc des Hirondelles; the city has approved outdoor Catholic masses held by the Italian community for several years. Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough mayor Émilie Thuillier is considering banning all religious events in the park due to the complaints.
June 20, 2024
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