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N.L. Muslim community concerned about recent Islamophobic incident in St. John’s

N.L. Muslim community concerned about recent Islamophobic incident in St. John’s

The Muslim community in Newfoundland and Labrador is expressing concern following the physical assault on two visibly Muslim teenagers in May 2022. “While racism and Islamophobia are certainly not as prominent in Newfoundland and Labrador as they are in the rest of Canada, the local incidents of the last few

NCCM responds to Supreme Court decision on Quebec City Mosque Shooter's sentence

NCCM responds to Supreme Court decision on Quebec City Mosque Shooter's sentence

The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision on Friday to keep Quebec City mosque gunman Alexander Bissonnette’s parole ineligibility period to 25 years will be received with difficulty by many, particularly for those in the community he ravaged on the night of January 29th, 2017, according to the the

Friday reflection: On Trust

Reflections Featured

Friday reflection: On Trust

By Muneeb Nasir Trust is what makes our lives and relationships meaningful and rewarding and, as we have learnt during the pandemic, make us safe. Damien Cave, New York Times bureau chief in Sydney, Australia, wrote in a recent article [https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/15/world/australia/covid-deaths.

Canadian Muslim convention set for July 1 - 3 in Toronto

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

The Last Shelter - an intense and haunting documentary screens in Toronto

The Last Shelter - an intense and haunting documentary screens in Toronto

The documentary The Last Shelter [https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/6f01c2af71df726c41615b43bb65685fa5452335?notrack=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhotdocs.ca%2Fwhats-on%2Ffilms%2Flast-shelter&userId=1139098&signature=40f40da07149acbd] , will be screening at the 19th Annual Human Rights Watch Canada Film Festival [https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/b7e0edbe678bec5fb511a6a320f96206e1b9d804?notrack=1&

Toronto police seeks suspects in hate-motivated mischief at west-end mosque

Toronto police seeks suspects in hate-motivated mischief at west-end mosque

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of a suspected hate-motivated mischief investigation following an incident at a local mosque. On Sunday, May 8, 2022 at approximately 9:30 p.m., police responded to a call in the Sentinel Road and Finch Avenue West [https://www.google.com/

The Canadian-Muslim Vote launches campaign to mobilize estimated half million Muslim voters in Ontario election

The Canadian-Muslim Vote launches campaign to mobilize estimated half million Muslim voters in Ontario election

The Canadian-Muslim Vote (TCMV) [https://www.canadianmuslimvote.ca/] launched its Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Campaign for the 2022 Ontario Election on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at its Oakville office on 2650 Bristol Circle. TCMV estimates there are about 500,000 Ontario Muslim voters to mobilize this election, based on

Halal Expo Canada comes to Toronto, May 12 - 14

Halal Expo Canada comes to Toronto, May 12 - 14

Halal Expo Canada, an exhibition and conference, is set to take place from May 12 -14 at the International Center in Toronto. “As a gateway to the North American growing Halal market, Halal Expo Canada 2022 will gather the highest quality products and services of the Halal industry. A meeting

Who are the top 100 influential Canadian Muslims?

Thinks for Actions Featured

Who are the top 100 influential Canadian Muslims?

The Top 100 Influential Muslims in Canada Award [https://www.thinkforactions.com/influential-muslims-award] has been launched by Think for Actions, a Calgary based organization, in order to recognize leaders in the Muslim community. “We have created The Top 100 Influential Muslims in Canada Award in order to recognize leaders in

Canadian Muslims celebrate Eid

Canadian Muslims celebrate Eid

Across the country, Canadian Muslim celebrated Eid Al-Fitr on Monday, May 2, 2022. Ottawa, ONToronto - Denton ParkCalgary, ABHalifax, NSHamilton, ONRegina, SK Montreal, QCVancouver, BCScarborough, ONMississauga, ONRegina, SKWinnipeg, MB Toronto - Regent ParkBarrie, ONWindsor, ONYellowknife, NTMississauga, ON Kingston, ONToronto - CNE

Eid greetings from Prime Minister Trudeau

Eid greetings from Prime Minister Trudeau

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Eid al-Fitr: “Tonight at sunset, Muslims in Canada and around the world will celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. “After a month of fasting, charity, and spiritual reflection, Eid al-Fitr is a

NCCM denounces Islamophobic incident at TDSB middle school

NCCM denounces Islamophobic incident at TDSB middle school

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is expressing concern about an incident at Charles H. Best Junior Middle School in Toronto’s North York region where a visibly Muslim student was depicted in a Tik Tok featuring a bomb animation next to her face and background music that includes

`Eid Al-Fitr on Monday, May 2: Fiqh Council of North America

`Eid Al-Fitr on Monday, May 2: Fiqh Council of North America

`Eid Al-Fitr will be on Monday, May 2, according to the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA), citing astronomical calculations. "The Islamic calendar adopted by Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) is based on calculations with Ittihadul-Mataali’ concept for the sake of global unity," said FCNA in a

Halifax mosque hosts leaders at annual Iftar

Halifax mosque hosts leaders at annual Iftar

Halifax Ummah Mosque and Community Center hosted provincial and federal leaders, including the province's Lieutenant Governor and Premier, and a federal minister and other dignitaries at an Iftar. "We had the pleasure of hosting many leaders and friends at the Annual Ramadan Iftar at Ummah Mosque and

Canada Post issues fourth Eid stamp

Culture Featured

Canada Post issues fourth Eid stamp

Canada Post issued a stamp on April 12 marking Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, the two most important festivals in the Islamic calendar. This nondenominated permanent-rate (currently 92¢) Eid stamp is sold in booklets of six. The stamp shows an illuminated Eid lantern with light pouring out from pierced designs.

Muslims across the world to celebrate Earth Day with Green Khutbah Campaign

Muslims across the world to celebrate Earth Day with Green Khutbah Campaign

Muslims across the world will commemorate Earth Day on Friday, April 22, 2022 with the Green Khutbah Campaign [http://www.khaleafa.com/green-khutbah-campaign] as religious leaders deliver a sermon to raise awareness on the environmental challenges facing humanity. “We are encouraging mosques, schools, universities and Islamic Institutions to devote their

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

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

$4 million proposed for Muslim in Canada Archives in federal budget

$4 million proposed for Muslim in Canada Archives in federal budget

The federal budget released yesterday proposes to provide $4 million in 2022-23 to the Department of Canadian Heritage to help support the Muslims in Canada Archive (MiCA). “This funding will allow the Archive to continue its work with national archival and Muslim community organizations to acquire, organize, preserve, and make

Jane's Walk: The History of Muslims in Toronto

Jane's Walk: The History of Muslims in Toronto

By HïMY SYeD Following an Islamophobia incident in North York in late 2015, HïMY SYeD led "The History of Muslims in Toronto – A Special December Jane’s Walk" a few days before Christmas. It was well attended; much was learned, much was understood. That very long walk was

Fast Against Hunger Campaign set for April 23

Fast Against Hunger Campaign set for April 23

Project Ramadan [https://projectramadan.com/] is inviting Canadians to come together and fast alongside Muslims on April 23rd to show support for those individuals who face food insecurities on a regular basis. The Fast Against Hunger [https://projectramadan.com/fast-against-hunger/] campaign is an initiative created by Project Ramadan in response

Ramadan Mubarak

Ramadan Mubarak

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Ramadan: “Tomorrow, Muslims in Canada and around the world will mark the start of Ramadan. “One of the five pillars of Islam, this month-long spiritual journey is a time of fasting, charity, and prayer. At the end of each

Canadians encouraged to give to a food bank this Ramadan

Canadians encouraged to give to a food bank this Ramadan

Canadians are being encouraged through the Give30 [http://www.give30.ca/] Campaign to make a donation to food banks during Ramadan which begins on Saturday, April 2. “Everyone can participate in the spirit of Ramadan,” said Ziyaad Mia, founder of Give30. “Hunger knows no race, religion, ethnicity or creed.” Give

Rohingya community centre opens in Kitchener

Rohingya community centre opens in Kitchener

The Rohingya Centre of Canada was opened in Kitchener on Saturday to serve as a hub for the Rohingya community in the region. “Our people have survived immense loss and displacement. Rohingya Centre is a community-led inclusive, service-oriented community centre that strives to provide innovative, creative, quality services to make

Waterloo council votes in favour of policy to fight Islamophobia

Waterloo council votes in favour of policy to fight Islamophobia

The Region of Waterloo council last week unanimously passed a motion approving local community group, Coalition of Muslim Women K-W [https://cmw-kw.org/]'s recommendations to tackle Islamophobia in the region and $100,000 in funding for a year for the organization’s Hate or Discrimination Reporting and Support

Prince Edward Island Muslims to finish Mosque expansion by Ramadan

Prince Edward Island Muslims to finish Mosque expansion by Ramadan

The month of Ramadan will bring good news to the Muslim community in Prince Edward Island (PEI) with a new mosque expansion which will allow more events to be held on-site. Working hard to finish the expansion by Ramadan, Charlottetown’s mosque is expected to reopen on April 2. After