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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

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MAC Convention 2025: Gathering in Toronto to "Turn the Tides"

The Muslim Association of Canada (MAC), a prominent national organization, is gearing up to host its annual convention in Toronto from May 17-19. This year's event, themed "Turning the Tides. Anchored in Faith. Distinguished by Action." promises to be a significant gathering for Muslims across Canada,

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Dr. Lamia Ben Jamaa's Waqf Legacy: A Gift to the Community

Tragically, Dr. Ben Jamaa passed away in 2023. But her legacy continues. A significant portion of her estate established a waqf, an endowment fund that will support Muslims seeking education in Canada forever.

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Is the CRA targeting Muslim-led charities in Canada?

Alex Neve and Leilani Farha recently published an op-ed in the Globe and Mail, "If the CRA is targeting Muslim-led charities, Canadians deserve to know," about the Canada Revenue Agency's suspected targeting of Muslim-led charities, noting a pattern that started under Harper and has continued under

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Canadian Muslim convention set for July 1 - 3 in Toronto

The Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) has announced that they will be holding a convention [https://macconvention.ca/] from July 1 to July 3, 2022 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto. "On behalf of the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC), we are excited and honoured to invite you to

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Churches welcome Muslim communities for prayers during Ramadan

Every night during the month of Ramadan, Muslims in downtown Edmonton have been congregating in one of Edmonton's oldest churches for the night prayers (Taraweeh) during the month of Ramadan. “McDougall Church was recently approached by the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) and asked if we would consider

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Muslim charity launches legal challenge of CRA audit, calling it Islamophobic

The Muslim Association of Canada (MAC), one of Canada's largest Muslim organizations, has launched a court application that alleges both systemic Islamophobia in CRA practices and the specific infringement of MAC's Charter rights by a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) audit. MAC is a Canadian faith-based charitable

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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

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Muslim Association launches digital platform to combat Islamophobia

On November 18, the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) unveiled its MAC Islam Awareness platform [https://islamawareness.ca/] to combat Islamophobia during a virtual meeting with Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of Education, and Kaleed Rasheed, MPP for Mississauga East-Cooksville and Associate Minister of Digital Government. The government ministers expressed

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Toronto Muslims raise $100,000 for anti-poverty initiatives

Toronto Muslims raised $100,000 for anti-poverty initiatives across the city at an open-air Friday prayer service held at Nathan Phillips Square outside of City Hall this past Friday. “Thank you for joining us this year to support this front line of care,” Daniele Zanotti, President and CEO of United

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Toronto Mosque and Church collaborate to serve free lunch

A mosque and a church in downtown Toronto have formed a partnership to serve a free hot lunch to the city’s needy. One Saturday every month, volunteers from Masjid Toronto come together at the Church of St. Stephen-in-the-Fields in the Kensington-Chinatown neighborhood and prepare meals in the church’s

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Canadian Muslims celebrate Eid amid concern over rising Islamophobia

Toronto’s Muslims celebrated Eid al-Adha on Friday with a colorful display of the community’s diversity and compassion to the city’s special needs population at Woodbine Park. “Our theme for our Eid celebrations is ‘diversity is our strength,’” said Akram Abdelrahman of the Muslim Association of Canada, Toronto

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Toronto church and mosque share a meal

The Church of the Holy Trinity hosted a lunch on Sunday for leaders and members of Masjid Toronto. Rev. Sherman Hasselgrave, Incumbent of the Church of the Holy Trinity, joined by members of the church graciously welcomed their neighbors from the mosque. Dr. Wael Shehab, Imam of Masjid Toronto, thanked

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Anti-Islam protesters demonstrate at Toronto Mosque shouting Islamophobic slogans

Muslims attending Friday prayer services at Toronto’s busiest mosque were greeted today by protestors carrying banners and with loudspeakers, shouting Islamophobic slogans and calling for a ban of Islam. The group called Canadians Against Islamization carried banners and signs with Islamophobic messages outside the mosque, Masjid Toronto [http://www.

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Canadian Muslims prepare for ‘Eid festivities

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-prepare-for-eid-festivities/mac-eid-festival/] (July 16, 2015) – Canadian Muslims are getting ready to celebrate `Eid al-Fitr on Friday, July 17, with community gatherings and festivals planned in many cities across the country to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. “Thousands of

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Masjid Toronto welcomes new Imam and resident scholar

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/masjid-toronto-welcomes-new-imam-and-resident-scholar/dr-wael-shehab2/] (April 19, 2015) – Masjid Toronto welcomed its new Imam and resident scholar, Dr. Wael Shehab at a reception held on Saturday at the mosque in downtown Toronto. Dr. Wael Shehab holds a PhD in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University and was

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Canadian Muslims to celebrate Eid on Sunday November 6

(October 29, 2011) – Canadian Muslims will be celebrating Eid al-Adha on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Throughout the country, large prayer services are being planned to mark this significant day for Muslims. Eid al-Adha (festival of the sacrifice) is one of the most important yearly events for Muslims and it is

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CAM-D celebrates big and honors champions at Annual Gala

Imam Zaid Shakir(March 14, 2011) – North American Muslims have fallen short in addressing disability issues in their communities according to Imam Zaid Shakir. Imam Shakir made the remarks during his keynote address at the Canadian Association of Muslims with Disabilities (CAM-D) ‘Building Opportunities for People with Disabilities 2011 Gala

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Toronto Mosque to distribute food baskets to mark end of Ramadan

(Toronto, ON) – Scadding Court Community Centre and Masjid Toronto will be continuing their successful project to educate the general public about Islam and Muslims by distributing packages of food to celebrate Eid to residents in a low-income neighborhood. Scadding Court serves the Alexandra Park community which is composed of Atkinson

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Residents object to proposed Edmonton Islamic Centre

(May 3, 2010) – Residents in the Edmonton area neighbourhood of Lessard are opposing a plan by Muslims to convert a failed strip mall into an Islamic school and mosque. The Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) [http://www.maccentre.ca/] paid $5.2 million earlier this year for the two-story, 160

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Muslim Organizations Hold Joint ‘Help Haiti’ Benefit Event

(Jan 22, 2010) – A number of Muslim organizations are holding a joint benefit dinner for Haiti this Sunday in Mississauga. The fund raiser is jointly sponsored by Canadian Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CAN), Faith of Life Network, ICNA Relief, ISNA Canada and Muslim Association of Canada (MAC). The event will

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Toronto Muslims to celebrate Eid ul-Adha by helping poor in the city

(November 23, 2009) – Toronto’s Muslims will be distributing meat to needy and low-income families in the city as part of the celebration of Eid ul-Adha which takes place on Friday, November 27. Eid ul-Adha (‘Celebration of Sacrifice’), also known as the Greater Eid, marks the end of the Hajj,

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Toronto Mosque to distribute Eid food baskets to inner city neighborhood

(September 17, 2009) – A Toronto mosque, Masjid Toronto, will celebrate the end of Ramadan by distributing food baskets on Friday to households in the Atkinson Co-op community where the majority of residents live on a fixed income. “Islamic tradition strongly encourages that Muslims serve their community by giving in charity

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Canadian Muslims getting ready for Eid

(September 16, 2009) – Canadian Muslims are getting ready to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr this coming weekend. In Toronto, thousands of Muslims will be gathering on Sunday, September 20 at the CNE Direct Energy Center for the Eid prayers which will be followed by a day-long carnival. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan,