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Canadian Muslims welcome neighbors into mosques

Canadian Muslims welcome neighbors into mosques

Posted by | Nov 12, 2018 | |

Mosques across Canada opened their doors on Saturday, November 10th and welcomed their neighbours on a day designated as Visit My Mosque Day. “In essence, Visit My Mosque Day is about opening a channel for Muslims and non-Muslims to interact, thus building bridges to a stronger Canada,” said Canadian-Muslim Vote (CMV), organizer of the event. “Through Visit My Mosque, we hope that questions are answered and connections are created.” “A recent Gallup poll has shown that the more likely one is to know a Muslim, the higher chance that person has of expressing more positive feelings towards Muslims as...

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Muslim Philanthropist honors late father with 7-figure gift to Canadian Hospital

Muslim Philanthropist honors late father with 7-figure gift to Canadian Hospital

Posted by | Nov 1, 2018 | |

Hundreds gathered at Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) in the City of Markham, north of Toronto, on October 30th to celebrate a substantial seven-figure-gift made by Shakir Rehmatullah, President and Founder of Flato Developments Inc. In recognition of this monumental donation, the hospital proudly named and officially unveiled — The Shakir Rehmatullah Cancer Clinic. “A hospital is fundamental to any community, and in times of a medical crisis, there’s nothing more reassuring than knowing your hospital has the right equipment, facilities and doctors,” said Rehmatullah. “Anybody who cares for the community should look after the hospital, because we’re all going...

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Thousands expected at Parliament of The World’s Religions in Toronto

Thousands expected at Parliament of The World’s Religions in Toronto

Posted by | Oct 30, 2018 | |

The largest multi-faith gathering in the world is set to begin on Thursday, November 1st in Toronto.  The seventh Parliament of the World’s Religions will welcome thousands of people from different ethnicities, beliefs and spiritual backgrounds to the city. “As one of the most diverse cities in Canada, there is never a shortage of things to see and do,” said Zul Kassamali, Co-Chair of the Toronto 2018 Parliament. “It’s because of this diversity and inclusiveness that the Parliament has chosen Toronto as host city for 2018.” “Our schedule of events and programs is one-of-a-kind and will offer participants a...

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Canadian Muslims Condemn Horrific Shooting on Pittsburgh Synagogue

Canadian Muslims Condemn Horrific Shooting on Pittsburgh Synagogue

Posted by | Oct 27, 2018 | |

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) categorically denounces today’s devastating attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that claimed the lives of several Jewish worshippers. Law enforcement in the United States have said the incident is being investigated as a hate crime, with many noting this may be the deadliest anti-semitic attack in the country’s history.   “With heavy hearts, we extend our deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters in the Jewish community following today’s horrific shooting. This sort of hateful act at a place where people go to find comfort, spirituality and peace...

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Bosnia’s history is a quilt of diversity: author

Bosnia’s history is a quilt of diversity: author

Posted by | Oct 18, 2018 | |

The history of Bosnia-Herzegovina is one of a people who deeply cherish diversity, author Irfan Mirza told a capacity audience at an Islamic Heritage Month celebration of Bosnian Muslim history held at the Islamic Institute of Toronto on Saturday, October 13th. “Diversity works, diversity is successful because of common purpose. And the purpose is really clear as I look around the room – it is to support each other, to embrace each other, to welcome each other, and to make everyone feel included,” said Mirza. “This thread that I have begun the presentation with, the thread of inclusion, the...

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