Winnipeg’s First Islamic School to Teach the Values and Principles of Islam

In 1996, Al Hijra Islamic School was founded. It was the first Islamic school in Manitoba, and today has more than 245 kids enrolled. In this episode of Civic Platform, Zuher Almusre interviews Abdo Eltassi, the board chair and a volunteer at the school. Eltassi speaks on providing students with an excellent education while instilling Islamic principles and values.

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