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Quebec’s Religious Symbols Ban ‘deeply distressing’, says Cardinal Collins

Quebec’s Religious Symbols Ban ‘deeply distressing’, says Cardinal Collins

Catholic Archbishop of Toronto Cardinal Thomas Collins says that Quebec’s bill prohibiting public employees from wearing religious symbols is deeply distressing. Cardinal Collins made the remarks in his keynote address at the 40th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner held on Tuesday, November 5th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and

Pioneering Canadian Muslim Leader Passes Away

Dr. Ahmet Fuad Sahin

Pioneering Canadian Muslim Leader Passes Away

Dr. Ahmet Fuad Sahin, a pioneering Canadian Muslim leader, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday November 4, 2019 at his home in Niagara Falls, Ontario. He was 97 years old. Since immigrating to Canada in the late 1950s, Dr. Sahin was involved in public service and was

Toronto Dialogue Group fosters Understanding Among Faith Communities

Toronto Dialogue Group fosters Understanding Among Faith Communities

The Catholic-Jewish-Muslim Student / Young Adult Dialogue [https://www.facebook.com/groups/muslim.catholic.sd/about/]group met on Wednesday, October 30 2019 at Masjid Toronto for an evening of learning and strengthening relationships among the faith communities. The discussion centered around the 5 pillars of Islam and how Muslims live

Toronto Imam Imran Ally Recognized for Chaplaincy Service to Community

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Imam Imran Ally Recognized for Chaplaincy Service to Community

Toronto Imam Shaykh Imran Ally, the first Muslim chaplain of the Peel Regional Police (PRP), is the first PRP chaplain to achieve certification from the Canadian Police Chaplains Association and the first Imam and Muslim chaplain in Canada to receive this certification. “I am extremely grateful to PRP for giving

Toronto Mosque Hosts Open House to Celebrate Islamic History Month

Toronto Mosque Hosts Open House to Celebrate Islamic History Month

Masjid Toronto held an open house on Saturday, October 26th to celebrate Islamic History Month. At the event, members of the public, religious leaders from different faiths, and representatives of the police services visited the mosque to meet their Muslim neighbors and learn more about Islam and the contributions of

Halal Expo Canada Inaugurated in Toronto

Canadian Muslims

Halal Expo Canada Inaugurated in Toronto

Halal Expo Canada 2019 [http://halalexpocanada.com/index.html], the first and only B2B event dedicated to the Halal Lifestyle industry in North America, was held in the City of Mississauga from October 8-9 at the International Center and drew attendees from across the continent. “Halal Expo Canada was conceived

“Muslim Vote Weekend” Campaign Mobilizes Canadian Muslims to Vote

Canadian Muslim Vote

“Muslim Vote Weekend” Campaign Mobilizes Canadian Muslims to Vote

he Canadian-Muslim Vote (TCMV [https://www.canadianmuslimvote.ca/]), a civic education organization, launched its “Muslim Vote Weekend” campaign on Friday, October 11, with Get Out the Vote sermons in over 100 mosques in six provinces and territories. “The Muslim Vote Weekend is one of the ways The Canadian-Muslim Vote is

Jamil and Jamila YouTube Song Channel for Children Launched in Toronto

Islam in Canada

Jamil and Jamila YouTube Song Channel for Children Launched in Toronto

A YouTube animated song channel for kids, Jamil and Jamila [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYhKpcHVkvZv4fPmkqg6W7g/featured], was launched in Toronto on Sunday, October 6th by Nayla Media at a special event held at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. “The purpose of the Jamil and Jamila channel is to spread

Islamic History Month Showcases Canadian Diversity

Islamic History Month Showcases Canadian Diversity

By Muneeb Nasir Islamic History Month in Canada is a chance for Canadians and Muslim youth to understand the diversity of Canadian culture, according to historian and Muslim scholar Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick. Dr. Quick was speaking on Saturday, October 5th at the inaugural event of a month-long series to

Gala to Celebrate Canadian Muslim Achievements

Canadian Muslims

Gala to Celebrate Canadian Muslim Achievements

Canada’s Muslims will celebrate the achievements of community members at the Annual Muslim Awards for Excellence [http://maxgala.com/] (MAX) Gala, on Saturday, October 5th at Toronto’s Ritz-Carlton Hotel. “This year’s Muslim Awards for Excellence Gala will explore, celebrate, and reflect on the impact words have had

Olive Tree Foundation announces grant to support 14 & Muslim Documentary Engagement Initiative

Olive Tree Foundation announces grant to support 14 & Muslim Documentary Engagement Initiative

The Olive Tree Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded a grant to support the project, 14 & Muslim Documentary Engagement Initiative in Ottawa. 14 & Muslim [https://ymlpmail8.net/7387fmbadaehbhyapawssadamjs/click.php] is a critically acclaimed CBC documentary that explores what it means to be Muslim in

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

Canadian Muslims

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

Islamic Foundation of Toronto: A Tribute & Lessons Learnt From 50 Years

Canadian Muslims

Islamic Foundation of Toronto: A Tribute & Lessons Learnt From 50 Years

By Muneeb Nasir* [Keynote address delivered at Islamic Foundation of Toronto 50th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, September 22, 2019] Over the past 50 years, all of you and your families have given of yourselves and dedicated your time, energies and resources in service to the Islamic Foundation. May Allah reward

Islamic Foundation of Toronto History – Building a Community in Scarborough - PART 5

Canadian Muslims

Islamic Foundation of Toronto History – Building a Community in Scarborough - PART 5

By Muneeb Nasir [This is the fifth part in the series covering the history of the Islamic Foundation of Toronto, the first purpose built Islamic Centre to be established in Toronto. Many of the men, women and young people involved in the Islamic Foundation would become leaders and community activists

Olive Tree Foundation Announces Grant to Support Ryerson University’s Muslim Community

Canadian Muslims

Olive Tree Foundation Announces Grant to Support Ryerson University’s Muslim Community

The Olive Tree Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded a grant to support the projects of the Ryerson Muslim Staff and Faculty Community Network [https://www.ryerson.ca/equity/community-networks-and-committees/muslim-faculty-and-staff-community-network/] that was formed in response to requests from the Ryerson community to support Muslims on campus.

Excitement Builds for Largest Muslim Festival in North America

Canadian Muslims

Excitement Builds for Largest Muslim Festival in North America

Excitement is building for 16th Annual MuslimFest that will be held in Mississauga this weekend. The festival, the largest Muslim festival in North America, celebrates the best in Muslim arts and entertainment and will run from August 30 – September 1 at Celebration Square in Mississauga. “MuslimFest has become a must-attend

Islamic Foundation of Toronto: The Journey to build a Canadian Mosque - Part 4

Islamic Foundation of Toronto: The Journey to build a Canadian Mosque - Part 4

By Muneeb Nasir [This is the fourth part in the series covering the history of the Islamic Foundation of Toronto, the first purpose built Islamic Centre to be established in Toronto. Many of the men, women and young people involved in the Islamic Foundation would become leaders and community activists

MuslimFest 2019

MuslimFest 2019

MuslimFest is an award-winning annual festival in Mississauga, ON, that celebrates the best in Muslim arts and entertainment. The event features over 80 local and international artists who showcase their talent in various genre or art. Launched in 2004, MuslimFest is a joint project of DawaNet and Sound Vision. Today,

Toronto celebrates Eid al-Adha with Prayers and Festivities

Canadian Muslims

Toronto celebrates Eid al-Adha with Prayers and Festivities

Toronto Muslims celebrated Eid al-Adha on Sunday with a colorful display of the community’s diversity at many large outdoor prayer services and festivals held across the city. “Today we are celebrating the great Festival of Sacrifice. We join the millions of pilgrims who have converged on the sacred sites.

Two Outstanding Students Recognized with Scholarships by Olive Tree Foundation

Amenah El Werfalli

Two Outstanding Students Recognized with Scholarships by Olive Tree Foundation

Two outstanding Canadian Muslim high school students have been recognized with scholarships for their academic achievements and leadership abilities by the Olive Tree Foundation. Hshmat Sahak was awarded the Faisal Ali Academic Excellence Scholarship that is granted annually to a high school graduate who has excelled in academic studies. Amenak

Young child inspires Toronto Muslims to support Sick Kids Hospital

Canadian Muslims

Young child inspires Toronto Muslims to support Sick Kids Hospital

A Muslim non-profit organization, Yusuf’s Day of Hope, has raised $220,000 over the past 13 years to support Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children and to honor Yusuf Ally, a young child who suffers from a rare genetic disorder. “An overwhelming successful 13th annual Yusuf’s Day of

Toronto Halal Food Fest attracts large crowds

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Halal Food Fest attracts large crowds

North America’s largest halal food festival took place in Toronto this past weekend at the International Centre in Mississauga and attracted over 35,000 visitors from across the continent. “The Greater Toronto Area is home to the largest population of Muslims in Canada, making it the perfect destination,” noted

North America's Largest Halal Food Festival this Weekend

Canadian Muslims

North America's Largest Halal Food Festival this Weekend

The Greater Toronto Area is home to the largest population of Muslims in Canada, making it the perfect destination. Sufra Halal Food Fest TO will be a celebration of halal food and the diversity of the city, and of Canada as a country laden with culture. This year, we will

Canadian PM and Politicians join Muslims to celebrate Eid

Canadian Muslim Vote

Canadian PM and Politicians join Muslims to celebrate Eid

By Muneeb Nasir Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and over 75 elected officials and media personalities joined 1,000 guests to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr at a gala dinner in Toronto on Friday, June 21st hosted by The Canadian-Muslim Vote (TCMV), a non-partisan organization whose aim is to increase the participation

Canadian Muslims Celebrate 'Eid with prayers and festivities

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims Celebrate 'Eid with prayers and festivities

By Muneeb Nasir Canadian Muslims celebrated `Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, June 4 2019, with community prayer gatherings and festivals in cities across the country to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. In Ottawa, the national capital of Canada, the Muslim Association of Canada held the ‘Eid