3RD ANNUAL EID-UL-FITR DINNER - JANUARY 14, 2000

His Excellency, Rafat Mahdi, High Commissioner for Pakistan, was the Keynote Speaker.  He was presented with a plaque to in recognition of his distinguished career as a diplomat.  Hon. Senator Marcel Prud’homme, P.C., came from Ottawa to attend this celebration for the 2nd time.  He was presented with a plaque to recognize him for his Vision, Friendship and ongoing support for the Muslim community.  Mervin Witter, Director Canadian Human Rights Commission, and Superintendent John Hamilton of the Durham Regional Police Service, were also presented with plaques to acknowledge their contributions and service to the people of Ontario.

L-R: Leader of the Opposition, Dalton McGuinty, Mrs. Mahdi,

Derek Nelson, Hon. Frank Klees, Rahim Jaffer, M.P.

L-R: Khalid Usman, Gerry Philips, Dalton McGuinty,M.P.P.s,

Mrs. Mahdi, Hon. Janet Ecker, H.E. Rafat Mahdi, Mr. Arain,

Consul General for Pakistan, Mrs. Arain, Mobeen Khaja

Plaque Presentation: L-R: Hon. Janet Ecker, H.E. Rafat Mahdi,

Mobeen Khaja

Hon. Janet Ecker, Senator Prud'homme, Zul Kassamali,

Mobeen Khaja

Hon. Janet Ecker, Superindent John Hamilton, Mohammed 

Jaffer, Zul Kassamali, Mobeen Khaja

Mervinn Witter with Association's Executives: Mohammed 

Jaffer, Hashmat Malik, Pervez Khusro, Mobeen Khaja