Muslimfest, the annual festival celebrates the best in Muslim art, culture and entertainment. The 2012 event featured over 50 local and international artists and included concerts, comedy shows, film screenings, and art exhibits as well as a multicultural bazaar and an outdoor children’s carnival. Over 25 000 participants attended the two-day event, which drew praise from politicians across the region including Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion and Premier Dalton McGuinty. “Ontario’s Muslim community is diverse and dynamic. You share a faith and a rich culture, but you come from all parts of the world, speak many languages and carry many histories,” said McGuinty in his support message. “This festival is a great opportunity for Ontarians of all backgrounds to experience Muslim culture in all its diversity and vibrancy. It is also an ideal occasion for the Muslim community to celebrate their identity and achievements, and to strengthen the bonds that keep them together.”
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