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Call for NHL to implement a lifelong ban of racist fans in aftermath of attacks on Nazem Kadri

Call for NHL to implement a lifelong ban of racist fans in aftermath of attacks on Nazem Kadri

Over the long weekend, while Canadian families from across the country tuned into NHL playoffs, Arab-Muslim-Canadian Colorado Avalanche player, Nazem Kadri, and his family were the subject of fierce anti-Arab-racist and Islamophobic social media posts and death threats, after he was involved in a collision during a game on Saturday

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 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 attend a one-of-a-kind experiential

Mustafa wins alternative album of the year at Juno Awards 2022

Mustafa wins alternative album of the year at Juno Awards 2022

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 area. It was reported

Canadian Interfaith Conference set for May 11 - 12

Canadian Interfaith Conference set for May 11 - 12

Our Whole Society - A Virtual Conference: May 11 – 12, 202211 May 2022 , 6:00 – 7:30pm ET “Promoting Freedom of Religion or Belief Abroad: Exploring Canada’s role” with Dr. Shadeed UN Special Rapporteur for Religious Freedom & Belief Held in association with the All-Party Parliamentary Interfaith Caucus 12

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) 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 Statistics Canada tabulations and

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

Dr. Fahad Razak named new scientific director of Ontario COVID-19 advisory group

Dr. Fahad Razak named new scientific director of Ontario COVID-19 advisory group

Effective May 9, 2022, Dr. Fahad Razak will become the new Scientific Director for the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table (SAT) replacing Dr. Peter Jüni, who will be leaving Ontario in June for Oxford University. "Honoured to be the new Scientific Director of @COVIDSciOntario. Harnessing science to inform our response

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, SKMontreal, QCVancouver, BCScarborough, ONMississauga, ONRegina, SK Winnipeg, MBToronto - 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

CN Tower to be lit green and white for Eid Al-Fitr

CN Tower to be lit green and white for Eid Al-Fitr

Toronto's CN Tower will be lit green and white on Monday, May 2 to mark the celebration of Eid Al-Fitr. According to CN Tower, "the lights turn on at sunset, but typically aren’t visible for 30 minutes until the sky is dark enough. For groups looking to gather to

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

Thousands of Muslims Mark Laylat Al-Qadr Worldwide

Thousands of Muslims Mark Laylat Al-Qadr Worldwide

Hundreds of thousands of Muslims gathered in Makkah’s Grand Mosque and Al-Aqsa mosque to mark Laylat Al-Qadr, or night of power, in prayers, asking Allah for forgiveness in the last days of the holy month of Ramadan. Pictures on Wednesday showed tens of thousands of Muslim worshippers praying to

`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 statement. "FCNA

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 Community Center in

FLATO DEVELOPMENT INC. Donates $1.2 Million To Fleming College

FLATO DEVELOPMENT INC. Donates $1.2 Million To Fleming College

FLATO Development Inc., has pledged a donation of $1.2 million to Fleming College, marking a significant moment for the College, the students and faculty at Fleming’s Frost Campus, and the community of Lindsay. It is the largest, single gift in Fleming College’s history. “With this donation, FLATO

Fast in the 6 returns to Nathan Phillips Square after two years

Fast in the 6 returns to Nathan Phillips Square after two years

It's time Toronto! It's time to unite. It's time for a fresh spring start and it's time to celebrate. Fast in the 6 will once again be able to celebrate our motto: Diversity, Unity and Prosperity towards a shared bright tomorrow for all of us. Fast in the 6 returns

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 organization that aims to

$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

Strain on charities as demand rises and giving declines

Strain on charities as demand rises and giving declines

One in four Canadians are already or will soon be using charitable services to meet basic needs in 2022CanadaHelps, the country's largest platform for donating and fundraising online, has released the fifth edition of its annual report on the charitable sector and the state of giving. The Giving Report 2022

Fast Against Hunger Campaign set for April 23

Fast Against Hunger Campaign set for April 23

Project Ramadan 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 campaign is an initiative created by Project Ramadan in response to the hunger crisis facing Canadians. “We

Honouring human rights defenders

Honouring human rights defenders

Justice For All Canada, a Canadian human rights organization, recently held a benefit event, #LoveUmmah - A Night For Human Rights, to recognize Canadian activists and human rights defenders. The following individuals were recognized for their exceptional service: The Ally of Justice Award honoured Hon. MP Salma Zahid as a

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 ready to welcome Ramadan this weekend

Canadians ready to welcome Ramadan this weekend

Canadian Muslims are getting ready to welcome the month of Ramadan this weekend. According to the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA), the month of fasting will start on Saturday, April 2. “The Islamic calendar adopted by Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) is based on calculations with Ittihadul-Mataali’ concept