Muslim group brings educational tour to Halifax

By Staff The Canadian Press

Posted July 18, 2016 11:05 am

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HALIFAX – A Muslim group is taking its message about Islam to Halifax today as part of a cross-country educational tour.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama at Canada has launched a national campaign called #MobileMuslims.

The tour began last week in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Met the Mayor of Gander. #mobilemuslims #ahmadiyyat #coasttocoast #tablightrailer #islamexhibition #gander pic.twitter.com/GYcLIgczFL
— Khalid Khan (@kakhan88) July 15, 2016

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At the Rib Festival in Sydney NS spreading the peaceful message of Islam #mobilemuslims #Ahmadiyya #islamexhibition pic.twitter.com/LLt9z1a0rn
— Khalid Khan (@kakhan88) July 17, 2016

The group is going coast-to-coast to inform people about the peaceful teachings of Islam and debunk misconceptions about the religion.

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Organizers say Muslims need to help people understand Islam at a time when extremism is gaining ground.

The tour is expected to last about 40 days and visit more than 25 Canadian towns and cities.

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