A quarter century later
Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 attacks on New York, Haseen Khan, head of Newfoundland and Labrador's Muslim association, says he still looks back on that day with shock.
Community stepped up
But Khan says the years that followed told a different story. As anti-Muslim prejudice rose in parts of Canada and the U.S. in the wake of the attacks, Khan says communities in Newfoundland and Labrador rallied around Muslim residents, working to make sure they felt safe and supported through a difficult period.
Why it matters today
The anniversary lands as a reminder of how local communities across Canada responded in the aftermath of 9/11, not just with fear, but in some cases with solidarity. Khan's comments point to a quieter, often overlooked side of that history: neighbours choosing support over suspicion.
Source: CBC News
