National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia
Designated as the National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack, January 29 serves as a reminder of the lives lost and the collective responsibility to stand against hate.
The accompanying week for Action Against Islamophobia is a call to action for individuals, organizations, and communities to actively combat Islamophobia and raise awareness about the persistent challenges faced by the Muslim community.
Explore
Illuminating Concordia
The green square represents the green carpets of the Québec City mosque, where the victims last stood to pray. It symbolizes a garden where those who left us that night now rest.
Some monuments, buildings and Canadian landmarks will be lit in green in remembrance, including Montreal’s Champlain Bridge and the Biosphere.
Concordia’s EV and AD buildings will be illuminated in green light on January 28 and January 29 from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Sacred Site Visit
In observance of the National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia (Jan 29), join the Multi-faith and Spirituality Centre and partners at the McGill Office of Religious and Spiritual Life to visit the Canadian Institute of Islamic Civilization.
Learn about Islam, Muslim practice and some of the history of Islamic civilizations on this Sacred Site Visit. Visit the exhibit "1001 Inventions," tour the mosque and the centre, to ask questions and participate in conversations.
All members of the Concordia community can register; priority will be given to current Concordia students.
Learn
Read
Explore a curated collection of books and articles by the Concordia Libraries that shed light on the significance of this day and provide valuable insights into combating discrimination.
Watch
The National Film Board is commemorating the National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia with a playlist of NFB films that lift the voices of Canadians of Muslim faith and address Islamophobia in our society.
Research
Islamophobia and Popular Culture: What is the Problem?
Concordia graduate student Lamiae Aidi on Islamophobia in popular culture.