Muslim students Praying on Fridays in their school cafeteria

Based on the information that we have reviewed we see no issues with students praying in their school cafeteria as long as such activities are sanctioned by the school authorities. We of the HINDU FEDERATION extend compliment to all those involved on providing Canadian youths with the opportunity to pray. In these times when Canadian youths are facing many challenges of poor health habits, substance abuse, gang violence and family issues it is truly comforting to know that some youths are praying and have a place to do so.

I believe that we must try at all times to avoid the sensationalism and sometimes politically motivated actions of a few to disturb the tranquillity of a harmonious entity such as the public school where tolerance and acceptance must be part of the basic educational food that nurtures the young minds of the future leaders of Canada.