Thousands of people enjoyed Calgary’s largest Muslim festival on the weeke. The 16th annual Muslim Heritage Day was held at Eau Claire Plaza on Saturday. It brought together Muslims and non-Muslims for a day of food, culture and family activities. Organizers say the festival took on added meaning, as a chance for everyone to learn about Muslim cultures, while communities across Canada navigate concerns around Islamophobia and division. “A lot of times people think Muslim is one (culture), but no, Muslim’s have different countries,” said event coordinator, Abdullah Shah. “There’s different types of food, different types of cuisine, different types of performances among the culture. So today, over here at Eau Claire Plaza, we are showcasing all the different communities in one place.” There were more than 100 vendors. More than 200 volunteers helped make the event happen. Organizers estimate more than 30,000 people took in the festivities.
