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‘Where Two Seas Meet’: Toronto Interfaith Gathering Celebrates Water and Unity

‘Where Two Seas Meet’: Toronto Interfaith Gathering Celebrates Water and Unity

The gathering brought together two significant faith observances: the conclusion of the Christian Season of Creation and the start of Islamic History Month Canada. At the heart of the dialogue was an element essential to all life and revered across sacred texts: the sacredness of water.

October is Islamic History Month

October is Islamic History Month

Islamic History Month Canada (IHMC) in October aims to celebrate, inform, educate, and share with fellow Canadians the rich Muslim heritage and contributions to society: Contributions in sciences, humanities, medicine, astronomy, and other disciplines that have greatly benefited human progress. IHMC believes that through education and sharing positive stories, all

Toronto Mosque Hosts Open House to Celebrate Islamic History Month

Toronto Mosque Hosts Open House to Celebrate Islamic History Month

Masjid Toronto held an open house on Saturday, October 26th to celebrate Islamic History Month. At the event, members of the public, religious leaders from different faiths, and representatives of the police services visited the mosque to meet their Muslim neighbors and learn more about Islam and the contributions of

Islamic History Month Showcases Canadian Diversity

Islamic History Month Showcases Canadian Diversity

By Muneeb Nasir Islamic History Month in Canada is a chance for Canadians and Muslim youth to understand the diversity of Canadian culture, according to historian and Muslim scholar Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick. Dr. Quick was speaking on Saturday, October 5th at the inaugural event of a month-long series

Muslims are an integral part of Canada: historian

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Muslims are an integral part of Canada: historian

Muslims are an integral part of Canada and they should be sharing their history with other Canadians, according to historian Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick. Dr. Quick was speaking on Saturday, October 6th at the inaugural event of a month-long series to mark Islamic History Month held at the Islamic

Islamic Heritage Month celebrated at Ontario Legislature

Islamic Heritage Month celebrated at Ontario Legislature

Islamic Heritage Month was celebrated on Wednesday evening at the Ontario Parliament with a reception hosted by the province’s official opposition leader, Andrea Horwath and the NDP Caucus. “I am thrilled that we are able to be here marking the third official Islamic Heritage Month in Ontario,” said MPP

Canada celebrates Islamic History Month

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Canada celebrates Islamic History Month

Canada is celebrating Islamic History Month (IHMC) in October and the government is encouraging Canadians to partake in activities across the country to build greater understanding of Muslims. “Today marks the beginning of Canadian Islamic History Month,” said the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, in a

Islamic Heritage Month launches in Canada's largest school board

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Islamic Heritage Month launches in Canada's largest school board

Canada’s largest school board, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), held a launch event on Monday at the Aga Khan Museum in Don Mills to announce the programs and initiatives the Board will be holding in schools for Islamic History Month (IHM) during October. “The TDSB has long been

Mississauga Clock Tower lit up green for Islamic History Month

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Mississauga Clock Tower lit up green for Islamic History Month

Mississauga Clock Tower was lit up green on the evening of Tuesday, October 25 to mark Islamic History Month. “I went before Mississauga’s City Council on October 12 for a deputation to have the Clock Tower and Celebration Square lit up green in recognition of Islamic History Month,” Sandra

Ontario NDP hosts inaugural Islamic Heritage Month reception at Queen’s Park

Ontario NDP hosts inaugural Islamic Heritage Month reception at Queen’s Park

Last Thursday, Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath and the NDP Caucus hosted the inaugural Islamic Heritage Month reception at Queen’s Park to mark the recent passage of Bill 23, establishing Islamic Heritage Month in Ontario during the month of October. “We had a wonderful evening last night. It was

October declared Islamic Heritage Month in Ontario

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October declared Islamic Heritage Month in Ontario

Today, Ontario New Democrat Party Leader Andrea Horwath and MPP Teresa Armstrong were joined by Muslim leaders in celebrating the establishment of Islamic Heritage Month in Ontario. “Over the past few weeks, we have been pushing for Islamic Heritage Month to be officially recognized in Ontario,” said Horwath during a

Canada Celebrates Islamic History Month

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Canada Celebrates Islamic History Month

Canada will be celebrating Islamic History Month in October and the government is encouraging Canadians to partake in activities across the country to build greater understanding of Muslims. “As Minister of Canadian Heritage, I encourage all Canadians to take advantage of Canadian Islamic History Month to enhance our understanding of

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Toronto celebrates Islamic History Month

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/toronto-celebrates-islamic-history-month/iit-ihmc-audience/] Mosque One documentary screening at IIT(October 20, 2014) – October is Islamic History Month in Canada (IHMC) and community groups across Toronto are showcasing Muslim contributions to the world. “Bridge-building with understanding is one

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October is Islamic History Month across Canada

(October 1, 2010) – The theme of the 4th Islamic History Month Canada (IHMC), which begins today with events across the country, is “Islam and the Environment.” Since its inception in October 2007, IHMC has been officially declared and recognized by the Parliament of Canada, as well as by a number

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Islamic History on display at Royal Ontario Museum this weekend

(October 2, 2009) – This weekend, Canadians will have the opportunity to take a glimpse into Islam’s rich cultural heritage at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). The museum, in conjunction with UM Foundation, will be holding its second annual Muslim Heritage Weekend from Saturday, October 3 through Monday, October 5,

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3rd Islamic History Month Canada Set For October

(September 4, 2009) – The 3rd Islamic History Month Canada (IHMC) has been announced with this year’s theme being on Islamic Finance and economic theory. IHMC, which was launched in 2007, includes a series of events and activities across Canada such as exhibitions, lectures, book fairs, films on art and