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Muslims kneeling to pray during a festival at the Canadian National Exhibition
Overhead view of large number of people bent over praying with a young girl standing and a pathway in between

Muslims kneeling to pray during a festival at the Canadian National Exhibition

Date7/13/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: Backs bent in prayer; A toddler props herself upright and surveys a sea of Mulims kneeling to pray during a festival yesterday at the Canadian National Exhibition. An estimated 9;000 Muslims gathered to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha; the Feestival of Sacrifice; in the Automotive Building. Eid prayers also took place yesterday at the International Centre on Airport Rd.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0013322F
Country:Canada
Building, monument or park:Canadian National Exhibition
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Exhibition
Province or state:Ontario
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