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REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, ONTARIO — Canadian Muslim hockey athlete Nazem Kadri said he would bring Stanley Cup at a London mosque on August 27. This action would be a form of his support for the Muslim community in the region.

“We are proud of Nazem, proud of his career,” Kadri’s brother-in-law Mo Haidar said, according to reports. London CTV News city ​​of About IslamMonday (15/8/2022).

“It’s almost surreal for his family and friends,” he added.

Haidar, a member of Kadri’s charitable foundation, has confirmed that Kadri will host the Stanley Cup in London on Saturday August 27. The parade of trophies will leave at noon from the Muslim Mosque in London. Crossing different parts of the city, it will end at Victoria Park.

“Nazem will speak, he will be there with the trophy for people to see. People are encouraged to come see the Stanley Cup in person,” he said.

Inspiration

Kadri made history last June as the first Muslim to win the Stanley Cup. The Colorado Avalanche star made a huge difference to the team in their quest for a third Stanley Cup championship on Qhad’s final day. He also had a win over the Tampa Bay Lightning before.

Visiting the mosque trophy is said to be an inspiration to the younger generation of Muslims to pursue their dreams. “It’s a big problem not only for the Muslim community in London, but for the Muslim community as a whole,” Haidar explained.

“The younger generation, and the younger generations to come, it just shows that not only Muslims, but any minority group can be reached. If you really have passion and you really want to achieve something, Nazem is a great example of that and on the 27th you will be able to see the proof of that.”

Created in 1892, the Stanley Cup is the oldest trophy awarded to a professional sports franchise in North America. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) even considers it one of the most important championships in the sport.