Vancouver Celebrates Ramadan, Eid Al-Fitr & Eid Al-Adha

(Vancouver – Wednesday, June 20, 2022) The BCMA had the honor of presenting in favor of Motion B2: Commemorating Muslim Holidays at Vancouver City Hall. This motion, which was drafted in collaboration with members of Vancouver’s united Muslim community, calls for the recognition of important Muslim holidays like Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha, which are particularly meaningful to the city’s entire Muslim population.

The motion was put forward by City Councillor Jean Swanson, seconded by Christine Boyle and passed unanimously by the Honourable Mayor of Vancouver, Kennedy Stewart  and Vancouver City Councillors: Adriane Carr, Melissa DeGenova, Lisa Dominato, Pete Fry, Colleen Hardwick, Sarah Kirby-Yung, Jean Swanson, Michael Wiebe and Rebecca Bligh.

As part of our commitment to building strong and meaningful relationships between Muslims and other communities we are working with organizations, communities, and governments across B.C. and Canada to support Muslims and the beautiful image of Islam.

This motion serves as an illustration of how all communities are welcomed and recognized in Vancouver’s rich cultural diversity and shows support for the tens of thousands of Muslims who call the city home.