Monday, September 17, 2007

Growing Up Muslim in Canada

Growing up Muslim

Four teens say they appreciate most things Canadian; freedom of speech is near the top

Douglas Todd, Vancouver Sun
Published: Saturday, September 08, 2007

Just before Mustafa Abousaleh jumped into his school team's dragon boat to paddle in a race on False Creek, the teenage Muslim prostrated himself on the grass in prayer.

Passersby stared.

But his multi-ethnic dragon boat teammates took it in stride.

Muslim teens, from left, Sana Siddiqui, Mustafa Abousaleh and Ammir Mushin.

Muslim teens, from left, Sana Siddiqui, Mustafa Abousaleh and Ammir Mushin.

"When strangers look at me praying, it doesn't matter; my teammates respect what I do," says the young Surrey Muslim.

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