Calgary: Several cultural figures and citizens of Afghanistan living in Canada organized a cultural event in the city of Calgary to mark Hazara Culture Day and Eid al-Adha.
The event was held on Sunday, May 31, with the attendance of Mohammad Yasin, Alberta’s Minister of Culture, Trina Rahimi, a representative of the Centre for Newcomers, and a representative of the Centre for Immigrant and Community Services in Canada.
Community elders, families, youth, artists, athletes, business owners, volunteers, and official guests in Calgary, Canada, also attended the event.
The program included speeches, cultural and artistic performances, music, special children’s activities, as well as recognition ceremonies for students and athletes.
Speakers at the gathering emphasized the importance of preserving and safeguarding Hazara culture, strengthening social solidarity, and the role of the younger generation in sustaining cultural identity.
They also noted that Hazara Culture Day in 2026 has been commemorated in various cities around the world, including Vienna, Strasbourg, Sydney, and Calgary.
The organizers announced plans to establish a permanent center for the Hazara community in Calgary and the province of Alberta, a center intended to serve as a cultural, educational, artistic, and social space.
Hazara Culture Day is observed as a cultural occasion both inside and outside Afghanistan, with the stated aim of preserving and promoting the cultural values and identity of this community.
