EID-UL-ADHA DINNER - MARCH 29, 2000 

This 5th annual celebration was special.  The Right Hon. Jean Chretien, Prime Minister, attended.  He got a standing ovation as he walked in.  He charmed the audience by wishing them "Eid Mubarak".  He said that Muslims are as much a part of the Canadian family as anyone else. 

His Excellency, Dr. Mohammed R. Al-Husseini, Ambassador for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, presented a beautiful crystal model of the Holy Mosque of Mecca to the Association.  Professor Sulayman S. Nyang, Department of African Studies, Howard University, Washington, D.C., was the Keynote Speaker.  

Prime Minister Jean Chretien at podium. 

(L - R) Mobeen Khaja, Dan McTeague, Derek Lee

Presentation of the crystal mosque:( L - R): H.E.  

Dr.  Al-Husseini, Mukhtar Malik, Mobeen Khaja, 

Rahim Jaffer, Hon. Paul Martin, Dan McTeague, 

Dr. Sheikh, Zul Kassamali

Emcees Dan McTeague and Rahim Jaffer, MPs, 

with H.E. Rafat Mahdi (High commissioner for Pakistan) 

and Mrs. Mahdi

Some guests.  In front, Aziz Bhaloo, National President 

for the Ismaili Council and Mrs. Amina Bhaloo

H.E. Dr. Al-Husseini, Ambassador for Saudi Arabia, 

Hon. Paul Martin and Dan McTeague