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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, September 2, 2016 | 8 Celebrating Eid in Oakville Sept. 5 and Sept. 11 While Muslims across the world get ready to celebrate Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, two Oakville women are hoping local residents will join them as they mark the special occasion. Muneezah Jawad and Zaitoon Umer have been organizing an Eid Bazaar, which will take place at Otello Banquet Hall, 2273 Royal Windsor Dr., on Monday (Sept. 5) from noon to 7 p.m. The event will feature traditional foods, ethnic clothing, jewelry, henna and a bhangra dhol (drum) performance. Jawad, who has lived in Oakville for 14 years, said as Oakville grows, so does the Muslim population that exists in the town. She's hoping the event, will become an annual celebration that encourages small businesses and members of all faiths and communities to enjoy the festivities together and "further build a sense of community." "Eid is for Muslims what Christmas and Hanukkah is to other faiths," she described. "It's when families celebrate, get together, dress up and gorge on awesome food." Eid al-Adha is also marked by special prayers, visiting family and friends, exchanging greetings and gifts, and making donations to the poor and needy. It's a time for forgiveness and compassion. Jawad said the event is a great way for the community to come together in celebration and make some new friends. For more information about the event, visit www.facebook.com/ events/528933770637294. Meanwhile, residents are also invited to celebrate Eid al-Adha at Coronation Park, 1426 Lakeshore Rd. W., on Sept. 11. The event, hosted by the DAR Foundation, is expected to bring out around 1,000 people. It begins at 10:30 a.m. with prayers. A bhangra dhol (drum) performance will be held at the Eid Bazaar taking place at Otello Banquet Hall, 2273 Royal Windsor Dr., on Monday, Sept. 5 from noon to 7 p.m. | submitted photo We fill more than your prescriptions. We fulfill your expectations When you need a prescription filled or advice about an over-the-counter medication, you can rely on your Morelli's Pharmacy team to be fast, helpful and knowledgeable. Online Prescription RENEWAL CONCRETE ExposEd aggrEgatE (pebble) Specialty compounding available at all our morelli'S locationS. "We specialize in compounding pain management therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy & cosmeceutical compounds" All locations are located inside Longos & are open 7 days a week MORELLI'S PHARMACY (INSIDE LONGO'S) 2900 WALKERS LINE BURLINGTON, ONTARIO L7M 4M8 PH: 905-331-4554 · FX: 905-331-8486 MORELLI'S PHARMACY (INSIDE LONGO'S) 469 CORNWALL ROAD OAKVILLE, ONTARIO L6J 7S8 PH: 905-845-8999 · FX: 905-845-8990 MORELLI'S PHARMACY (INSIDE LONGO'S) 1225 FAIRVIEW STREET BURLINGTON, ONTARIO L7S 1Y5 PH: 905-333-5537 · FX: 905/333-8213 MORELLI'S PHARMACY (INSIDE LONGO'S) 338 DUNDAS STREET EAST OAKVILLE, ONTARIO L6H 6Z9 PH: 905-257-1277 · FX: 905-257-4537 MORELLI'S PHARMACY (INSIDE LONGO'S) 3455 WYECROFT ROAD OAKVILLE, ONTARIO L6L 0B1 PH: 905-469-6523 · FX: 905-469-6804 · DRIVEWAYS · FRENCH CURBS · PATIOS · STEPS · WALKWAYS · GARAGE FLOORS uality At Its Best! Call Fernando FREE ESTIMATES 905-844-5518 1-888-944-5518 www.concretetrimmings.com www On The Spot!® Carpet Cleaning Specialists www.onthespotcleaning.ca Voted #1 carpet cleaner Maya, Grade 8. Current HSC theatre luminary, future star on the world stage. Sin Since ce 1952 Hillfield Strathallan College is an independent day school for Montessori Toddler and Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Limited space available for the 2016-17 academic year. Call 905-389-1367, or visit www.hsc.on.ca. FREE spot lifter with every cleaning cleaning with SAVE 25% OFF 905.825.4256 905.825.4256 1446 Wallace Rd. Oakville ON with loose rug drop-off *With this ad.