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Canadian charities join forces to raise funds for Ukraine

Canadian charities join forces to raise funds for Ukraine

In response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, leading Canadian aid agencies – through the Humanitarian Coalition [https://www.humanitariancoalition.ca/ukraine-crisis] – are launching an appeal to raise funds and rush emergency assistance to people in need. As part of the Humanitarian Coalition, Islamic Relief Canada is one of

Muslim talk show launched in Canada

Muslim talk show launched in Canada

By Memona Hossain, Co-host - Islam & Life The Muslim Association of Canada is excited to launch our newest production series "Islam & Life" [https://www.youtube.com/c/MACChanneltv/featured], a weekly, live talkshow that speaks to the relevant issues of the community and brings substance for

Islamic App for Muslim women launched in Canada

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Islamic App for Muslim women launched in Canada

Muslimah [https://www.muslimahapp.com/], an Islamic app for Muslim women, has been lauched in Canada following its success in Britain. The app helps Muslim women integrate the many aspects of faith with day-to-day life. Muslimah can instantly locate prayer spaces in Mosques and multi-faith centres and identify whether spaces

Mural unveiled in London mall in memory of the Afzaal family

Mural unveiled in London mall in memory of the Afzaal family

On Saturday, February 19th, the White Oaks Mall in London, Ontario honoured and remembered the Afzaal family with many members of the Muslim community. On June 6, 2021, Yumnah Afzaal, with her parents and grandmother, were killed in an act of terrorism in the City of London. Less than a

Panel held on Indigenous and Muslim perspectives on colonisation, treaties and decolonisation

Panel held on Indigenous and Muslim perspectives on colonisation, treaties and decolonisation

An engaging panel discussion titled, ‘Indigenous and Muslim Perspectives on Colonisation, Treaties and Decolonisation’ was held virtually on Thursday, February 17th. The event was organized by Emmanuel College's Centre for Religion and Its Contexts [https://www.emmanuel.utoronto.ca/the-centre-for-religion-and-its-contexts/continuing-education-events-and-courses/] , and co-sponsored by Justice for All Canada

Summit to address Islamophobia in Canada

Summit to address Islamophobia in Canada

Toronto’s TARIC Islamic Centre is holding its annual Family Summit this coming weekend. The summit themed, ‘Countering Islamophobia: Effective Strategies and Resources,’ will be held virtually and will be addressed by Muslim leaders, politicians, advocates and policymakers. “Since Family Day was instituted in the Province of Ontario, the TARIC

Canada's population growing at almost twice the rate of other G7 countries

Canada's population growing at almost twice the rate of other G7 countries

Canada's population grew at almost twice the pace of other G7 countries from 2016 to 2021. Although the pandemic halted Canada's strong population growth in 2020, it continued to be the fastest among G7 countries. Canada is home to almost 37 million people, 1.8 million

Ontario announces funding for Muslim organizations to combat Islamophobia in schools

Ontario announces funding for Muslim organizations to combat Islamophobia in schools

Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of Education, was joined by Parm Gill, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, and Kaleed Rasheed, Member of Provincial Parliament for Mississauga East-Cooksville on Tuesday to announce funding for Muslim-led organizations to counter the threat of racism in schools and communities. The funding to the groups

Waterloo Region hires its first director of equity, diversity and inclusion

Waterloo Region hires its first director of equity, diversity and inclusion

The Region of Waterloo has announced that Fauzia Baig is the organization’s first Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. “The Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is a key leadership role for the Region of Waterloo,” said Region of Waterloo CAO Bruce Lauckner. “In this role, Fauzia will help

PM Trudeau: Black history is Canadian history

PM Trudeau: Black history is Canadian history

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on Black History Month: (February 1, 2022) - Today marks the start of Black History Month [https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month.html]. It is a time to honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, and to

World Interfaith Harmony Week to be celebrated around the world

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World Interfaith Harmony Week to be celebrated around the world

The annual United Nations observance is February 1-7. Faith communities around the world are participating in this global celebration of religious pluralism. Based on A Common Word Initiative [https://michellesingh.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eda97b8a53e46be3629385bc3&id=de096b4229&e=a45c5b8382] , World Interfaith Harmony Week was first proposed

In their words: untold stories of Islamophobia in Canada

In their words: untold stories of Islamophobia in Canada

On the fifth anniversary of the Quebec City Mosque shooting and the National Day of Action Against Islamophobia, Islamic Relief Canada released a new report that sheds light on how everyday Islamophobia affects Canadian Muslims. Islamic Relief Canada's new report, "In Their Words: Untold Stories of Islamophobia

McGill student wins Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec Memorial Award

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McGill student wins Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec Memorial Award

McGill University graduate student Sarah Abou-Bakr is this year’s recipient of the Centre culturel islamique de Québec (CCIQ) Memorial Award [https://www.mcgill.ca/seedsofchange/project/cciq-memorial-award-enduring-legacy] , for her efforts to promote awareness and understanding of the Muslim experience in Quebec and Canada. Each year, the CCIQ Memorial Award

Edmonton man faces charges after alleged attack on Muslim woman near mosque

Edmonton man faces charges after alleged attack on Muslim woman near mosque

An Edmonton man is facing charges after an alleged attack on a Muslim woman near a mosque in Edmonton. Edmonton police say that Jeffrey Hill, 34, has been charged with mischief under $5,000 and uttering threats. "The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is deeply concerned about an

My experience performing umrah during the COVID- 19 pandemic

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My experience performing umrah during the COVID- 19 pandemic

By Shaykh Imran Ally, Resident Imam – TARIC Islamic Centre, Toronto, Canada The umrah is a blessed invitation extended by Allaah Himself and an honour for every Muslim invitee. Allaah says, {Indeed, ˹the hills of˺ Ṣafa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allaah. So, whoever performs the pilgrimage or minor

Write a Letter of Remembrance for the Quebec City Mosque Massacre Victims

Write a Letter of Remembrance for the Quebec City Mosque Massacre Victims

By @studentAsim You're looking at the 6 people who were murdered after Maghrib (evening) prayers at a mosque in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on January 29th, 2017. 17 children were left fatherless. 6 widows. 19 injured. And not to mention the moral injury to millions of others...Write

Adam Attalla commended for helping children escape Mississauga fire

Adam Attalla commended for helping children escape Mississauga fire

Last Saturday morning, 18-year-old Adam Attalla noticed a burning smell and then his mother saw a neighbour’s house on fire. Two girls were on the roof of the Mississauga semi-detached house with another girl trapped inside. Adam Attalla leapt into action. "There was a lot of smoke. So,

You can do something about Islamophobia right now

You can do something about Islamophobia right now

By @studentAsim [https://twitter.com/studentasim] There is a fresh new initiative to do something about Islamophobia. New digital platform, Islamophobia.io [https://islamophobia.io] creates “instant” change against Islamophobia. The platform is public, and gives Muslims, allies, and those interested in standing up for Muslim communities, an opportunity to

Is there a doctor on the plane?

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Is there a doctor on the plane?

Toronto doctor Aisha Khatib was about one hour into her Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Entebbe on December 5th when the call went out, “Is there a doctor on the plane?’ A Ugandan worker returning home to Uganda from Saudi Arabia was about to deliver her first child. Khatib

Muslim youth hold fundraiser for Indigenous school

Muslim youth hold fundraiser for Indigenous school

A group of Muslim youth held an online fundraiser on Saturday, January 15th to support the Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo Elementary and Secondary School [https://kgps.ca/], a Gayoghno (Cayuga) and Kanienkehaka (Mohawk) language immersion school located on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory in Southern Ontario. “We

Entrepreneur story: The journey of starting a business

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Entrepreneur story: The journey of starting a business

By Nora Bahgat My name is Nora and I currently run a small business called Nora's Bakery [http://www.norasbakery.ca] that is based in Mississauga, ON, Canada. I started my business right in the midst of the pandemic in April of 2020. However, my passion for baking

First Mosque to be built in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

First Mosque to be built in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

A new mosque is being built in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, according to the administration of Halifax’s main Islamic Centre, the Ummah Masjid and Community Center. “We are pleased to announce that we have an accepted offer to build the first mosque and community centre in the Valley,” said Ummah

Jewish community supports homeless shelter at Al Rashid Mosque

Jewish community supports homeless shelter at Al Rashid Mosque

Edmonton’s Jewish community has donated food and water to the Al-Rashid Mosque to support the homeless being housed at the mosque during the severe cold weather. “Thank you to @Alrashid_YEG [https://twitter.com/Alrashid_YEG] for opening its mosque to the homeless during this severe cold snap. To

It's time to bring to bring Huseyin Celil home

It's time to bring to bring Huseyin Celil home

By Taha Ghayyur Since the Liberal party’s assumption of power six years ago, Global Affairs Canada has shifted away from its long-standing commitment to preserving religious freedom around the world, something our country upheld for many years. In fact, in 2015, the Conservative government led the establishment of the

Edmonton’s Al Rashid Mosque extends temporary shelter during extreme cold weather in city

Edmonton’s Al Rashid Mosque extends temporary shelter during extreme cold weather in city

For people experiencing homelessness, winter is a brutal challenge. In light of this, the oldest mosque in Canada has opened its doors to shelter community members facing this challenge. “We have about 10 individuals staying at the mosque here with us during the day, the team is putting together a