Never before had a Member of the Legislative Assembly in Manitoba used the holy book of Islam to take their oath of office until Obby Khan was sworn in as the new MLA for Fort Whyte on Monday.
Newly-minted MLA Obby Khan was jubilant after his narrow byelection victory in Fort Whyte on Tuesday night, but the gravity of the moment struck hardest when he spoke about being the first Muslim elected to the Manitoba Legislature.