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Canadian Muslims support food banks nationwide during Ramadan

A eureka moment five years ago for Toronto resident, Ziyaad Mia, has led to a nationwide effort every Ramadan to support local food banks. “I founded Give 30 (GIVE30.ca) in 2012 on the spark of an idea I had almost 15 years ago,” said Mia. “The ‘eureka’ moment came

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Is anyone out there?

By Muneeb Nasir I have not been eating and drinking during the daylight hours this past week – not to punish myself unnecessarily – but, because in my religion, Islam, fasting in the month of Ramadan has been prescribed by God as one of the fundamental pillars of the faith so

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Join Give 30 - a grassroots movement against hunger

By Ziyaad Mia I founded Give 30 (GIVE30.ca) in 2012 on the spark of an idea I had almost 15 years ago. The “Eureka” moment came when I was putting away my coffee cup at work one Ramadan, joking with a colleague that fasting is so great,

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Ramadan Hunger-Fighting Campaign Launched Across Canada

Ziyaad Mia, Give 30 Founder (June 11, 2015) – Give 30, a grassroots initiative combating hunger across Canada this Ramadan, was launched today. “Brown bag your lunch for the month or tally up 30 days of coffee money,” says Give 30 founder Ziyaad Mia. “Whatever it is, it can

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Canadian Ramadan defined by generosity to neighbors

(July 17, 2014) – Acts of generosity and hospitality have become a defining feature of Ramadan in Canada. Throughout the country, campaigns have been launched in support of local food banks and shelters, packaged meals are being distributed to the homeless and needy, and Canadians are being invited to share

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Canada’s Muslims launch hunger-fighting campaign

(June 16, 2014) – A national hunger-fighting campaign that taps into the spirit of the Ramadan is growing faster in Canada than anticipated. “The Give 30 Campaign is a grassroots movement that’s catching on much faster than ever imagined,” says Give 30 founder Ziyaad Mia. “This year, Give 30 grows

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Muslims Feed Needy Canadians in Ramadan

(July 4, 2013) – Canadian Muslims have launched a campaign to feed the hungry in Toronto, Canada’s largest city, during the holy fasting month of Ramadan, due to begin Tuesday, July 9, in North America. “The campaign asks those who are fasting to donate the money they are saving

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Canadian Leaders recognize contributions of Muslims

Muslims are making vital contributions to Canada, according to Dalton McGuinty, the Premier of Ontario, in his message to the Muslim community at the beginning of Ramadan. “The Muslim Canadian community is an integral part of our rich cultural tapestry,” said Premier McGuinty. “This important event on the Islamic calendar