Masjid (Mosque) Toronto held an open house on February 25, inviting the public to tour the mosque. The visitors asked questions and enjoyed Middle Eastern cuisine.
Torontonians from diverse backgrounds attended the welcoming event, Now toronto reported.
At Saturday’s open house, Muslims and non-Muslims meeting each other for the first time easily connected, people from all walks of life appreciating and recognizing one another’s uniqueness and commonality, reminding that people are happiest when sharing their humanity.
“Toronto Loves Everybody” One host wore a T-shirt reading.
This contrasts to the incendiary anti-Muslim protest that took place outside Masjid last week.
While the mood of the open house was largely warm and celebratory, many in the mosque prayed quietly on the main floor.
Mindful of their presence, guides led small groups on a tour of the mosque, a former Royal Bank of Canada branch purchased by the Muslim Association of Canada in 2002.
The mosque hosts community events, a weekend children’s school and various classes.
It is worthy to mention that Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Revolution, invited all followers of divine religions to live together peacefully and get united under the banner of monotheism.