MONTREAL — Earlier this week, members of Montreal’s Muslim community gathered in a park to celebrate the Eid al-Adha holiday, a day when families traditionally wear their finest clothes, share gifts, feast and pray together.

Religious celebrations are not uncommon at Parc des Hirondelles in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough: for several years the city has authorized an outdoor Catholic mass held by the Italian community on the grassy field.

MONTREAL — Earlier this week, members of Montreal’s Muslim community gathered in a park to celebrate the Eid al-Adha holiday, a day when families traditionally wear…{ai:summary}<p>A peaceful Eid al-Adha celebration turns into a cultural clash as Montreal's Muslim community gathers in a park, mirroring the Catholic mass previously held there. #society</p>

Islamic holiday celebration in Montreal park draws ire from secularists

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