Calgary Muslim community pays tribute to sacrifices of veterans who fought for Canada

Calgary's Muslim community honoured veterans at a Friday event.

Calgary’s Muslim community honoured veterans ahead of Remembrance Day at an event Friday afternoon.

The gathering in the city’s northeast honoured the sacrifices of veterans who served our country.

It also highlighted the commitment of Canadians, including the Muslim community, to uphold peace, freedom and remembrance.

Organizers say it’s important to pass on those values to the next generation.

“The loyalty to the homeland is part of our faith,” said Naeem Chaudhry, the director of public and government relations for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Calgary.

“We have to teach our kids, our young generations, our boys and girls, if they think they are the loyal citizens of the great country of Canada, they should not only remember those that have fought for it and they have served the community, but they should be ready for services for the protection of their country as well.”

This is the 15th year the mosque has hosted a special ceremony to honour veterans.