{"id":573654,"date":"2026-03-31T20:54:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T20:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/573654\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T20:54:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T20:54:16","slug":"surrey-mlas-host-a-community-eid-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/573654\/","title":{"rendered":"Surrey MLAs host a community Eid celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>MLAs Amna Shah, Garry Begg, Jessie Sunner and Jagrup Brar with singer Jugpreet Bajwa.
\nPhotos: NDP<\/p>\n

ON Saturday, March 28, Surrey MLAs Amna Shah, Garry Begg, Jessie Sunner, Jagrup Brar, and Ravi Kahlon hosted a vibrant community Eid celebration that welcomed hundreds of residents from across the city. The event was a heartfelt reflection of Surrey\u2019s diversity and strong sense of community, bringing together families, community leaders, and local stakeholders to mark the joyous occasion.<\/p>\n

Shah and Begg served as emcees for the afternoon, guiding the program with warmth and energy. The celebration began with a moving rendition of the national anthem by Jugpreet Singh Bajwa, followed by a prayer led by Imam Fahim Khan, who offered blessings for peace, unity, and prosperity for all in attendance.<\/p>\n

Guests enjoyed a welcoming atmosphere with food and tea served throughout the event, creating space for connection and conversation. Families and children were especially engaged, with a dedicated kids\u2019 table featuring art activities and henna, offering a fun and culturally rich experience for attendees of all ages.<\/p>\n

A highlight of the MLAs-hosted event was a dynamic performance by the Turath Troupe, whose traditional Dabke dance energized the room. Their synchronized footwork, rhythmic stomping, and coordinated movements performed in a line with dancers linked hand-in-hand or shoulder-to-shoulder brought guests to their feet and added a powerful cultural moment to the celebration.<\/p>\n

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Emcees Amna Shah and Garry Begg.<\/p>\n

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