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Saturday event in Oro-Medonte will explore 'peaceful' Islam

Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association, Canada's largest Muslim youth group, will be hosting event Saturday at Maryam Mosque
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People pray at the Maryam Mosque in Oro-Medonte. File Photo

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association is holding an event Saturday in Oro-Medonte as part of a countrywide campaign called Explore Islam.

Residents will have the chance to ask questions about Islam and learn about cultures and perspectives.

“As Canada’s largest Muslim youth group, we aim to showcase the true and peaceful teachings of Islam,” Tahir Ahmed, president of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association, said in a news release. “Through this national campaign, we want to provide Canadians an opportunity to meet with Muslims and explore the true teachings of Islam.”

Saturday’s event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Maryam Mosque at 110 Line 7 S.

Those interested in attending can sign up at exploreislam.ca.