The City of Cambridge is showing solidarity with those standing against Islamophobia.
Today marks the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia and the Cambridge sign at city hall will be lit green in support.
Established by the Canadian government, the day was created in honour of the six people killed in a shooting at the Islamic Cultural Center in Quebec City on Jan. 29, 2017. Nineteen others were seriously injured.
The Green Square campaign is recognized as a way to take a stance against Islamophobia. Green is used to symbolize the green carpet in the Quebec City mosque where the victims last prayed.
"Let’s remember the victims and commit to fighting all forms of racism, hate, and discrimination," the city said in a social media post.
Today (January 29) marks the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. Let’s remember the victims and commit to fighting all forms of racism, hate, and discrimination.
— City of Cambridge (@cityofcambridge) January 29, 2025
In honour, the #cbridge sign will be lit green tonight. pic.twitter.com/80J0S01QKS