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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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    GeographyBuilding Monument ParkCanadian National Exhibition
    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyNeighbourhoodExhibition
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
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    Photographs
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0013322F
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