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Crazy for Cricket sleepover event for India vs Pakistan match

Canadian Muslims

Crazy for Cricket sleepover event for India vs Pakistan match

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/crazy-for-cricket-sleepover-event-for-india-vs-pakistan-match/vpcf/] (Feb 13, 2015)- The Valley Park Go Green Cricket Field Project will be hosting its second Crazy for Cricket Sleepover Event on Saturday at Valley Park Middle School (VPMS) in honor of the 2015 ICC World Cup Match between arch

Quebec Muslims uneasy after school attack

Quebec Muslims uneasy after school attack

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/quebec-muslims-uneasy-after-school-attack/0211-city-islamophobia-044a-jpg/] (February 12, 2015)- A Quebec Muslim group is calling on government officials to respond to the climate of violence against Muslims in the province. The Quebec Collective against Islamphobia (CQCI) issued the appeal after shots were fired at École Musulmane

Canadian Muslims troubled by PM’s comments implicating mosques in terror promotion

Canadian Muslim Lawyers' Association (CMLA)

Canadian Muslims troubled by PM’s comments implicating mosques in terror promotion

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-troubled-by-pms-comments-implicating-mosques-in-terror-promotion/pm-stephen-harper/] (February 2, 2015) – Two national Muslim organizations are expressing concern over Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s remarks last week implicating mosques in the country as places where terrorism is being promoted. The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and the

Canadian Muslims hold peace gatherings in 4 cities

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims hold peace gatherings in 4 cities

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-hold-peace-gatherings-in-4-cities/dscf0041/] (January 31, 2015) – Canadian Muslims came out today in public squares in four cities to rally for peace and to voice their opposition to terrorism done in the name of their religion. “As Canadian Muslims, we stand united in our commitment

Prison chaplains offer vital support

Prison chaplains offer vital support

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/prison-chaplains-offer-vital-support/islamicchaplaincy2/] (January 27, 2015) – Chaplains who support inmates in prisons need our support, according to Canadian Senator Don Meredith. Speaking at the Third Annual ONE LOVE Chaplaincy Fund Raising dinner held last Saturday evening in Toronto, Senator Meredith said, “I am proud

How inclusive is Toronto?

Canadian Muslims

How inclusive is Toronto?

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/how-inclusive-is-toronto/crrf3/]Dr. Wendy Cukier, Vice President, Research and Innovation at Ryerson University(January 21, 2015) – A distinguished panel of thought leaders gathered on Tuesday, January 20th to discuss Toronto’s challenges in aligning the city’s everyday realities with its motto, “Diversity

Ottawa Muslims concerned after terror-related arrests

Abdulhakim Moalimishak

Ottawa Muslims concerned after terror-related arrests

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/ottawa-muslims-concerned-after-terror-related-arrests/larmond/] (January 13, 2015) – Ottawa Muslims are expressing concern that young people in the city had fallen prey to extremists following the arrest of three men on terrorism related charges. “I see it as a growing concern,” Abdulhakim Moalimishak, President of the

Khaled Al-Qazzaz released and looking forward to being reunited with family

Canadian Muslims

Khaled Al-Qazzaz released and looking forward to being reunited with family

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/khaled-al-qazzaz-released-and-looking-forward-to-be-reunited-with-family/khaled-al-qazzaz/] (January 11, 2015) – Today, Khaled Al-Qazzaz was released from his hospital room where he was being treated for serious medical conditions. On Monday December 29, 2014 the Egyptian Attorney General issued an order for his release. Khaled Al-Qazzaz is a permanent

Sarah Attia talks about her efforts to free her husband Khaled al-Qazzaz

Canadian Muslims

Sarah Attia talks about her efforts to free her husband Khaled al-Qazzaz

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/sarah-attia-talks-about-her-efforts-to-free-her-husband-khaled-al-qazzaz/sarah/] (January 8, 2015) – A conversation between Sarah Attia and political science lecturer, Katherine Bullock, about Sarah’s efforts to free her husband, held without charge, and contrary to international and Egyptian law, in an Egyptian jail for over 535 days. Sarah,

ISNA Canada elects new board

Canadian Muslims

ISNA Canada elects new board

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/isna-canada-elects-new-board/isna-canada/] (January 6, 2015) – The Election Committee of ISNA Canada has announced the 2014 elections results for the Board of the organization. The new Board elected for the 3 year-term, 2015 to 2017 is: Director / Officers: Dr. Syed Imtiaz Ahmad (President) Dr.

New Mosque opens in Ottawa

Canadian Muslims

New Mosque opens in Ottawa

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/new-mosque-opens-in-ottawa/snmc/] (January 4, 2015) – Today was a proud day for Ottawa’s Muslim community as they officially opened their newest Mosque, the South Nepean Muslim Community (SNMC) Masjid in Barrhaven. “This Community Center and the masjid will be a welcoming home to

Toronto's RIS inspires hope

Canadian Muslims

Toronto's RIS inspires hope

(December 27, 2014) – For over 20,000 Muslim visitors, speakers on the second day of Reviving Islamic Spirit convention in Toronto urged them to reconnect with their religious sources to bring about personal and communal change and to engage in service to humanity. [http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/

Canadian Muslim Convention tackles difficult issues

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslim Convention tackles difficult issues

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadian-muslim-convention-tackles-difficult-issues/img_0194/] Canadian Muslim Convention tackles difficult issues (December 26, 2014) – The Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention in Toronto tackled some of the most pressing questions faced by Muslims in today’s world on the opening day of the conference on Friday.

RIS Muslim Convention set to begin in Toronto

Canadian Muslims

RIS Muslim Convention set to begin in Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/ris-muslim-convention-set-to-begin-in-toronto/ris2014speakers/] (December 25, 2014) – Thousands of Muslims from across North America and beyond are expected in Toronto this weekend for one of the largest gatherings of Western Muslims, the Annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention (RIS). [http://risconvention.com/convention/index.php]

Canada Xmas, time for Muslim sharing

Amira Elghawaby

Canada Xmas, time for Muslim sharing

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canada-xmas-time-for-muslim-sharing/img_9941-jpg/] (December 23, 2014) – Canada’s Muslims are using their time off during the Christmas holiday season for family gatherings, community programs and to volunteer with charities. “The Christmas holidays are a time when Canadians of all backgrounds and religions have

Retreating for knowledge in the heart of Toronto

Retreating for knowledge in the heart of Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/retreating-for-knowledge-in-the-heart-of-toronto/risretreat2014/] (December 20, 2014) – As Canadians filled malls for last minute shopping on the last weekend before Christmas, hundreds of Muslims retreated Saturday to the historic Fairmont Royal York Hotel in the heart of downtown Toronto for the start of Reviving the

Canadian Muslims to government - clarify position on Syrian refugees

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims to government - clarify position on Syrian refugees

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadian-muslims-to-government-clarify-position-on-syrian-refugees/syrian-refugees/] (December 12, 2104) – The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is calling on the Canadian government to clarify its position on the resettlement of Syrian refugees to Canada in light of media reports suggesting that discriminatory selection criteria are being proposed.

A Testament to Multifaith Collaboration

A Testament to Multifaith Collaboration

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/a-testament-to-multifaith-collaboration/fcg_otf1b/] FCG’s Donna Lang, Garth Schmalenberg and Lucy Cummings and OTF’s Muneeb Nasir and Naeem Siddiqi(December 2, 2014) – The support of a leading community foundation for the charity, Faith & the Common Good (FCG), is a testament to

Emerging Muslim women leaders training held in KW

Canadian Muslims

Emerging Muslim women leaders training held in KW

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/emerging-muslim-women-leaders-training-held-in-kw/cmw3/] By Fauzia Baig (November 27, 2014) – The Coalition of Muslim Women of Kitchener-Waterloo [https://www.facebook.com/CoalitionOfMuslimWomen.KW]recently offered a free leadership program for local Muslim women with prior experience in community leadership. Nineteen women in Kitchener Waterloo area

Muslims thank Alberta City for support

Canadian Muslims

Muslims thank Alberta City for support

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/muslims-thank-alberta-city-for-support/jamal-badawi-cold-lake-2/] (November 25, 2014) – “Thank you, thank you, thank you,” Dr. Jamal Badawi told an open forum event titled, “Thy Neighbor”, on November 23, 2014 at the Cold Lake Energy Center in the Canadian province of Alberta. “Cold Lake is an icon

Kingston Mosque vandalized

Canadian Muslims

Kingston Mosque vandalized

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/kingston-mosque-vandalized/kingston-mosque-2/] (November 23, 2014) – Members of the Islamic Society of Kingston arrived on Saturday morning to find several windows at the mosque were smashed with beer and liquor bottles and a Star of David and Cross were drawn in the snow outside

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

Ziyaad Mia wins 'Stories of Belonging' challenge

Ziyaad Mia wins 'Stories of Belonging' challenge

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/ziyaad-mia-wins-stories-of-belonging-challenge/give-30-movement/] (November 17, 2014) – Former Governor General of CanadaAdrienne Clarkson [http://www.cbc.ca/books/canadawrites/2014/09/adrienne-clarksons-must-read-books.html] has selected the winning stories in the “Stories of Belonging [http://www.cbc.ca/books/canadawrites/2014/09/stories-of-belonging-writing-challenge.html] ” challenge. Each

Anti-Muslim posters pasted on three Quebec Mosques

Canadian Muslims

Anti-Muslim posters pasted on three Quebec Mosques

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/anti-muslim-posters-pasted-on-three-quebec-mosques/quebec-city-mosques-vandalized/] (November 10, 2014) – Three Quebec City mosques were targeted over the weekend with signs reading “Islam hors de chez moi” — Islam out of my country — pasted on the mosques’ doors. The three mosques desecrated were in the Limoilou neighbourhood, the Islamic

Ottawa Mosque vandalised

Assunah Muslims Association (AMA)

Ottawa Mosque vandalised

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/ottawa-mosque-vandalised/img_1097-jpg/] (October 31, 2014) – The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is calling on political and community leaders to forcefully condemn all hate-motivated actions following this morning’s vandalism of the Assunah Muslims Association (AMA) mosque in Ottawa. “We call on