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Canadian Muslim Community responds to wildfires with compassion and action

Canadian Muslim Community responds to wildfires with compassion and action

By Muaz Nasir In the face of devastating wildfires across Western Canada, Muslim communities across the country have mobilized to provide aid and support to affected regions. Reflecting Islamic values of charity and community service, Islamic organizations and local mosques have rolled up their sleeves to support fellow Canadians when

Canadian Muslim charity secures settlement after false terrorism funding accusations

Canadian Muslim charity secures settlement after false terrorism funding accusations

According to CBC News, a prominent faith-based charity in Canada has successfully reached a settlement in a legal case involving false accusations made against them. Islamic Relief Canada, one of the country's largest faith-based charities, had filed a lawsuit in December 2018, seeking $2.5 million in damages.

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

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

BC Muslims provide emergency flood relief to First Nations community in province

BC Muslims provide emergency flood relief to First Nations community in province

British Columbia Muslims have made a donation to First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS) to provide culturally sensitive emergency support to the First Nations community of B.C. in response to the historic flooding the province recently faced. The BC Muslim Association (BCMA), in collaboration with other faith based charities,

Muslim Charity launches Orange Day Campaign

Muslim Charity launches Orange Day Campaign

The Canadian Muslim charity, Islamic Relief Canada, in recognition of the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th, has collaborated with Kel-c Jules, a Secwépemc artist and daughter of a residential school survivor, to launch a limited edition Orange Shirt campaign. Both the National Day for Truth

A Ramadan day in the life of a charity worker

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A Ramadan day in the life of a charity worker

By Hassam Munir When you work for a Muslim charity and it’s Ramadan, it can be tough to figure out when your day begins and when it ends. For simplicity’s sake, let’s start at the pre-dawn meal. While most Canadians are getting their beauty sleep by 3

Toronto Mayor hosts Iftar at City Hall

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Toronto Mayor hosts Iftar at City Hall

By Muneeb Nasir (TORONTO) – The City of Toronto commemorated Ramadan on Tuesday, May 7th with an Iftar dinner hosted by Mayor John Tory in the Council Chambers for Muslim leaders, activists and faith leaders. “I want to extend my best wishes to you, Ramadan Mubarak on the occasion of the

Muslim Charity helping homeless across the country

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Muslim Charity helping homeless across the country

Islamic Relief Canada has launched a national appeal to help the homeless during the winter season. As temperatures dip to -35 in parts of the country over the weekend, the international charity will be partnering up with local organizations in five cities to launch an emergency winter response to deliver

Toronto Eid Carnival to support Syrian Relief

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Toronto Eid Carnival to support Syrian Relief

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-eid-carnival-to-support-syrian-relief/eid-carnival/] (July 23, 2015) – An Eid Carnival and soccer tournament will be held at the Islamic Institute of Toronto on Sunday, July 26 in aid of Syrian refugees. “We need your help to continue and increase our efforts to support the thousands

Islamic Relief supports Habitat GTA Interfaith Build 2015

Islamic Relief supports Habitat GTA Interfaith Build 2015

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/islamic-relief-supports-habitat-gta-interfaith-build-2015/habitat-for-humanity_1/] (November 21, 2014) – Habitat for Humanity GTA has announced its Interfaith Build 2015 campaign and Islamic Relief has pledged that gifts received towards the Build by the end of 2014 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000. “The Greater