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A man in traditional Muslim attire is flanked by his two children, also in traditional attire.
Muslim celebration. Haider Khan with his daughters Seema, 4, and Huma, 7, celebrate the end of Ramadan in Earl Bales Park, North York
A man in traditional Muslim attire is flanked by his two children, also in traditional attire.

Muslim celebration. Haider Khan with his daughters Seema, 4, and Huma, 7, celebrate the end of Ramadan in Earl Bales Park, North York

Date8/1/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: Muslim celebration. Haider Khan with his daughters Seema, 4, and Huma, 7, celebrate the end of Ramadan in Earl Bales Park, North York, yesterday. The final day of Ramadan, which is Islam's holy month of fasting, is the holiest day of the year for the Muslim community. Khan and his daughters are dressed in ceremonial costume.
Country:Canada
Building, monument or park:Earl Bales Park (Toronto, Ontario)
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Armour Heights
Province or state:Ontario
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0013340F
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