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Prominent Toronto Synagogue hosts Iftar Dinner

Prominent Toronto Synagogue hosts Iftar Dinner

Holy Blossom Temple, one of Canada’s most influential synagogues, hosted an Iftar gathering that brought Muslims and Jews together to learn about each other’s traditions of fasting and to share in the fast-breaking meal on Monday, 27 May. “Welcome to Holy Blossom Temple, it is our great honor

A Ramadan day in the life of a charity worker

Canadian Muslims

A Ramadan day in the life of a charity worker

By Hassam Munir When you work for a Muslim charity and it’s Ramadan, it can be tough to figure out when your day begins and when it ends. For simplicity’s sake, let’s start at the pre-dawn meal. While most Canadians are getting their beauty sleep by 3

Archdiocese of Toronto at Iftar: ‘Ramadan Strengthens Muslim-Christian Bonds’

Archdiocese of Toronto at Iftar: ‘Ramadan Strengthens Muslim-Christian Bonds’

By Muneeb Nasir Ramadan is a month for strengthening the spiritual bonds of Muslim-Christian friendship according to a message brought by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto to an Iftar gathering held in Toronto on Thursday, 23 May. “The month of Ramadan with its dedication to fasting, prayer and almsgiving,

Mississauga Mosque hosts Taste of Ramadan Iftar

Mississauga Mosque hosts Taste of Ramadan Iftar

By Muneeb Nasir (MISSISSAUGA, ON) – The Anatolia Islamic Centre in Mississauga, Ontario hosted a multi-faith Iftar dinner on May 22, 2019 and local faith leaders joined the congregation to break the fast. This was the third year that the Mississauga mosque hosted the multi-faith gathering themed ‘Taste of Ramadan.’ “I

Thunder Bay Muslim Physicians Donate $500,000 to Ibn Sina Simulation Lab

Canadian Muslims

Thunder Bay Muslim Physicians Donate $500,000 to Ibn Sina Simulation Lab

The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in the Ontario city of Thunder Bay celebrated the grand opening of the brand new Ibn Sina Simulation Lab on May 15th, funded through the generosity of the Muslim Physicians who donated $500,000 to make this learning space come to life. The

Toronto Mosque hosts Interfaith Iftar

Toronto Mosque hosts Interfaith Iftar

The central mosque in Toronto, Masjid Toronto, held its first Ramadan Interfaith Iftar on Wednesday, May 15th and leaders of neighborhood churches and synagogues, as well as other religious leaders, joined the congregation to break the fast. “Ramadan Mubarak everyone! It’s a pleasure to have with us tonight, our

Toronto Mayor hosts Iftar at City Hall

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Mayor hosts Iftar at City Hall

By Muneeb Nasir (TORONTO) – The City of Toronto commemorated Ramadan on Tuesday, May 7th with an Iftar dinner hosted by Mayor John Tory in the Council Chambers for Muslim leaders, activists and faith leaders. “I want to extend my best wishes to you, Ramadan Mubarak on the occasion of the

People could all do with a dose of Ramadan

Canadian Muslims

People could all do with a dose of Ramadan

By Muneeb Nasir Fasting is a big commitment and it is not quite that easy for those who are not initiated into the art of fasting. Ramadan is a month of abrupt changes. For a month, the fasting person takes a break from their usual lives to return to meaning

Canadians hold Rings of Peace and Interfaith vigils for victims of Sri Lankan bombings

Canadians hold Rings of Peace and Interfaith vigils for victims of Sri Lankan bombings

Canadian religious communities have been coming together in vigils to remember victims of the terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday that took over 250 lives and left many injured “A human ‘Ring of Peace’ conveys the message that we stand together to guard a sacred place of worship,

Sri Lankan Muslim Community of Canada Statement on terrorist attacks

Sri Lankan Muslim Community of Canada Statement on terrorist attacks

The Unified Sri Lankan Muslim Community of Canada (USLMCC), a collective group of religious and civic organizations, is grieved by the heinous attack on multiple churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday that mercilessly claimed the lives of Christian worshipers on their holy day. Our prayers go out

Canadian Imams Celebrate Community Service at Awards Ceremony

Canadian Council of Imams

Canadian Imams Celebrate Community Service at Awards Ceremony

The Canadian Council of Imams (CCI) celebrated the accomplishments of Imams and community leaders at its 4th Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony held on Monday, April 15th in Mississauga, Ontario. “The event provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of notable community members,” said Imam Refaat Mohamed, President

Muslims to celebrate Earth Day with Green Khutbah Campaign

Canadian Muslims

Muslims to celebrate Earth Day with Green Khutbah Campaign

Muslims across the world will commemorate Earth Day on Friday, April 19, 2019 with the 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 Friday Khutbah to celebrate the

‘Rings of Peace’ Surround Toronto Mosques after New Zealand Shooting

‘Rings of Peace’ Surround Toronto Mosques after New Zealand Shooting

The Jewish community, joined by other faith communities in the Greater Toronto Area, formed ‘rings of peace’ at over a dozen Toronto area mosques during the weekly Salaatul Jumuah service in response to last Friday’s mass shooting at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand that took the lives of

Why I think Ontario needs a Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia

Canadian Muslims

Why I think Ontario needs a Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia

By Sanaa Ali-Mohammed It’s been a little over two years since the terrorist attack on the Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec. Since then, many Muslim communities have been making efforts to heal. Healing has been hindered by the fact that, across Ontario, and globally, it feels like our communities

Toronto Mourns Christchurch Mass Shooting Victims

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Mourns Christchurch Mass Shooting Victims

Hundreds of people came out on Friday night in cold drizzling rain outside Toronto City Hall holding signs that read “United Against Islamophobia,” “We Care New Zealand,” and “Humanity Against Terrorism.” “To think that a mosque, a place of peace, tranquility, reflection, and meditation becomes a place where people are

Black Muslims in Canada: A Symposium

Black Muslim Initiative

Black Muslims in Canada: A Symposium

This conference will look at the lived experiences of Black Muslims in Canada (through academic and non-academic research). By bringing together participants through this conference, a community of scholars can begin to emerge that can enhance partnerships, collaboration and networks to the benefit of Black Muslim communities in Canada. This

BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING: Stories of Success and Challenge from Refugee Women

BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING: Stories of Success and Challenge from Refugee Women

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY PROGRAM BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING: Stories of Success and Challenge from Refugee Women Keynote Speaker: Mary Jo Leddy Founder of Toronto’s Romero House , Writer, Theologian, Social Activist Master of Ceremonies: Nastaran Roushan Executive Member of the Refugee Lawyers Association Moderator: Katherine Govier Founder and Director

Thousands attend emotional funeral for 7 children who died in N.S. fire

Thousands attend emotional funeral for 7 children who died in N.S. fire

Thousands of people filled the Cunard Centre in Halifax on Saturday for an emotional funeral service for the seven children who died in a devastating house fire on Tuesday just 18 months after they arrived in Halifax as Syrian refugees. The children’s mother Kawthar Barho’s sobbing was the

Moving Vigil held in Halifax to mourn the seven Barho children killed in house fire

Moving Vigil held in Halifax to mourn the seven Barho children killed in house fire

Hundreds of people from across Halifax attended a vigil in on Wednesday night to mourn seven children killed in a house fire in the neighbourhood of Spryfield. Joining the vigil was Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, The Barho family came to Canada in 2017 settling first in Elmsdale, N.S., before

Toronto Abrahamic Faiths celebrate Black History Month and Harmony Week

Toronto Abrahamic Faiths celebrate Black History Month and Harmony Week

‘Finding Light In Times of Darkness: Christian, Muslim and Jewish Communities in Harmony’ was the theme of an interfaith gathering of Jews, Christians and Muslims held on Thursday, February 7th at Congregation Darchei Noam in Toronto to celebrate Black History Month and World Interfaith Harmony Week. “In the darkness of

Toronto Multi-faith Women’s Coalition breaks silence about violence against women

Toronto Multi-faith Women’s Coalition breaks silence about violence against women

World Interfaith Harmony Week is being celebrated in Toronto this week with a series of multi-faith gatherings including a forum of Faith leaders held on Tuesday, February 5th to discuss the common experiences of religious communities around the issue of violence against women. The event themed ‘Break the Silence’ was

Scarborough Muslims Give Back to Hospitals

Canadian Muslims

Scarborough Muslims Give Back to Hospitals

The Muslim community in Scarborough are well on their way to fulfilling a $250,000 pledge to the Scarborough Health Network (SHN). “Last year we set an ambitious goal to raise $250,000 over five years. I am proud to say that, as of today, we have gotten $213,800

Canadian Muslim leaders meet to discuss Muslim Civil Rights Today

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslim leaders meet to discuss Muslim Civil Rights Today

On December 22, 2018, more than 150 Muslim community leaders joined the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) for their annual luncheon briefing on the state of Canadian Muslim civil rights today at the Intercontinental Toronto Centre. Each year, the briefing provides a unique window into the public advocacy issues

Let the Quran Speak Family Day Dinner

Let the Quran Speak Family Day Dinner

Let the Quran Speak is a weekly talk-show that promotes understanding and appreciation of Islam and Muslims in Canada. Since 2001, we have addressed a wide range of topics, helping viewers to better understand their fellow Muslims and appreciate Islam as one of our world’s major religious traditions, through

Prominent American Intellectual calls on youth to be the hope

Prominent American Intellectual calls on youth to be the hope

Dr. Cornel West called on Muslim youth to live up to their faith and be resilient in the face of the current challenges in the world at the recently concluded Reviving Islamic Spirit (RIS) Convention in Toronto. “Piety means that you are connected to the sources of good in your