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.
"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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