Thousands Await First MuslimFest in Ottawa
It will take place at Ottawa Uyghur Center, 3555 St Joseph Blvd, from 1:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Those attending the event will have the chance to browse and shop at many unique vendors over the weekend. They will also enjoy special art performances by Muslim musicians and performers.
Ottawa festival is the latest in a MuslimFest tour across Canada. The annual festival took place earlier in London and Mississauga.
MuslimFest is an annual three-day festival that celebrates the best in Muslim Art, Culture, and Entertainment. The event showcases Muslim artists, musicians, and comedians. MuslimFest is a signature event in Canada that won various awards including Top 100 by FEO and also Greenest Festival in Canada award.
General features of the event include several educational workshops, a variety show, puppet show, programs geared towards women, and an international bazaar. Programs held during the day have typically consisted of an international art exhibit, film competition, and fashion show. A performance finale at the end of the final day typically includes spoken word artists, Muslim musicians and artists, and a comedy show. MuslimFest organizers claim that the event has attracted over 70,000 visitors over the course of three days.
Launched in 2004, Muslim Fest is a joint project of DawaNet and Sound Vision. Today, it is one of North America’s largest Muslim festivals, attracting over 30,000 attendees annually.
In addition, the event has received various local and national recognition recently. This includes the Best Social Media Campaign and Best Greening of Festival awards.
Source: AboutIslam.net
