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Toronto anticipates world's largest gathering of faith communities

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Toronto anticipates world's largest gathering of faith communities

A reception that brought together religious, civic and political leaders was held in Toronto on Monday in anticipation of the Parliament of the World’s Religions, the world’s largest and most diverse gathering of persons of faith and conscience that will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Toronto Muslims attend Shabbat at Beth Emeth Synagogue

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Toronto Muslims attend Shabbat at Beth Emeth Synagogue

On Friday night, March 9, 2018, Toronto Muslims joined members of Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue as they celebrated Shabbat. The gathering was part of a continent-wide event, Shabbat Across North America, in which hundreds of synagogues across North America take part in an historic national Jewish event to celebrate

Islamophobia in the Workplace

Canadian Muslims

Islamophobia in the Workplace

Canada’s unions, in partnership with the National Council of Canadian Muslims want to address Islamophobia at work. What are the experiences of Muslim workers? How does Islamophobia follow Muslims to work? This forum on challenging Islamophobia in the Workplace aims to organize against religious discrimination and racism. Please join

NCCM welcomes funding for No-Fly List redress in 2018 federal budget

Canadian Muslims

NCCM welcomes funding for No-Fly List redress in 2018 federal budget

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of $81.4 million in funding over 5 years to end the false flagging of innocent persons within Canada’s Passenger Protect Program (PPP), better known as the ‘No-Fly List’. “Today’s funding announcement is a

Iconic Mississauga Sports Complex to be named Paramount Centre

Canadian Muslims

Iconic Mississauga Sports Complex to be named Paramount Centre

The City of Mississauga’s iconic sports complex, currently called the Hershey Centre, will soon bear a new name, the Paramount Centre. “Today marks a significant milestone in the evolution of Paramount Fine Foods. We are extremely proud to partner with the City of Mississauga in the naming of one

Scarborough Muslims raise $150K for Hospital

Canadian Muslims

Scarborough Muslims raise $150K for Hospital

The Scarborough Muslim Community announced at a Family Day Walkathon today that it has raised $150,000 for the Scarborough and Rouge Hospital. “AMAZING!!!! $150,000 has been raised to transform health care in Scarborough at @SRHHospital [https://twitter.com/SRHHospital],” said the Scarborough and Rouge Hospital Foundation in a

Historic Number of Toronto Faith Leaders Sign Statement to Fight Homelessness

Historic Number of Toronto Faith Leaders Sign Statement to Fight Homelessness

HISTORIC NUMBER OF CLERGY AND FAITH ASSOCIATIONS SIGN THE INTERFAITH COALITION TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS’S STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR COUNCILLOR CRESSY’S NEW SHELTER In a press conference at City Hall, on Thursday, February 15, 2018, a historic number of clergy, and faith associations signed The Interfaith Coalition to Fight

Scarborough Muslim Community Holds Family Day Fundraiser for Scarborough and Rouge Hospital

Canadian Muslims

Scarborough Muslim Community Holds Family Day Fundraiser for Scarborough and Rouge Hospital

By Pervez Nasim One day I was in Mississauga when a friend approached me and asked me for a donation for Credit Valley Hospital. My initial reaction was that I live in Scarborough:This hospital is in Mississauga, so why should I donate anything?Then I convinced myself that it

Abrahamic Dialogue Series brings together Toronto Faith Communities

Abrahamic Dialogue Series brings together Toronto Faith Communities

An Abrahamic Dialogue series was launched in Toronto on Thursday evening with the aim of bringing faith communities together to share experiences and learn from each other. The first event in the 3-part series titled ‘Hospitality in the Face of Adversity’ was held at Regis College at the University of

Indigenous, Muslim and Jewish communities engage in dialogue

Indigenous, Muslim and Jewish communities engage in dialogue

Indigenous, Muslim and Jewish communities engaged in an inspirational evening of dialogue, storytelling and performances at Congregation Darchei Naom on Wednesday night to mark World Interfaith Harmony Week. The program themed, “Our Home, Our Stories: Indigenous, Muslim and Jewish Communities in Dialogue”, featured presentations, readings and performances by Whabagoon, a

Abrahamic Dialogue Series: Hospitality in the Face of Adversity

Canadian Muslims

Abrahamic Dialogue Series: Hospitality in the Face of Adversity

Canadians mark the first anniversary of Québec mosque shooting

Canadian Muslims

Canadians mark the first anniversary of Québec mosque shooting

One year ago, on January 29 2017 Mamadou Tanou Barry, Azzeddine Soufiane, Abdelkrim Hassane, Ibrahima Barry, Aboubaker Thabti and Khaled Belkacem were brutally murdered by a lone gunman as they were praying in Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec, a Quebec City Mosque. Each of one them left a widow and

We Remember

The Council of Canadians was honoured to partner with artists Melisse Watson [https://www.instagram.com/coyotewatson/?hl=en] and Syrus Marcus Ware [https://syrusmarcusware.com/] to create these portraits to commemorate the six victims of the attack on a mosque in Quebec City on January 29 2017: Azzeddine Soufiane,

Scarborough Muslims launch $250K campaign to support hospital

Dr. Hamid Slimi

Scarborough Muslims launch $250K campaign to support hospital

The Scarborough Muslim community launched a fundraising campaign on Wednesday to support the Scarborough and Rouge Hospital Foundation. “The Scarborough Muslim community has joined hands to raise $250,000 over the next five years for the Scarborough and Rouge Hospital Foundation,” said Zuhair Syed of the organizing committee in his

Our Home, Our Stories: Indigenous, Muslim and Jewish Communities in Dialogue

Canadian Muslims

Our Home, Our Stories: Indigenous, Muslim and Jewish Communities in Dialogue

“Home” has many meanings: where we live, where we come from, where we hope to be. It is our land, our origin and possibly our destination. By sharing what it means to each of us we allow for conversation and understanding to blossom. Wednesday, February 7, 2018 6:30 PM

Toronto Councillor to introduce motion to declare January 29 as a Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia

Toronto Councillor to introduce motion to declare January 29 as a Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia

Toronto Councillor Neethan Shan plans to introduce a motion declaring January 29 th as a Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia in the City of Toronto during January’s City Council meeting, “The national tragedy that occurred last January should serve to remind us all of the impact that

Muslim Charity helping homeless across the country

Canadian Muslims

Muslim Charity helping homeless across the country

Islamic Relief Canada has launched a national appeal to help the homeless during the winter season. As temperatures dip to -35 in parts of the country over the weekend, the international charity will be partnering up with local organizations in five cities to launch an emergency winter response to deliver

Muslim groups ask PM to commemorate mosque massacre with ‘day of remembrance and action’

Canadian Muslims

Muslim groups ask PM to commemorate mosque massacre with ‘day of remembrance and action’

Canadian Muslim organizations and community partners are calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to designate January 29th as a National Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia. The open letter comes in the lead up to the first anniversary of the devastating terrorist attack on the Centre Culturel Islamique de

Dr. Ahmet Fuad Sahin appointed to Order of Canada

Canadian Muslims

Dr. Ahmet Fuad Sahin appointed to Order of Canada

Dr. Ahmet Fuad Sahin, C.M. of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario has been appointed to the Order of Canada for his foundational leadership of Canada’s Muslim community, notably as the founder and former president of the International Development and Relief Foundation. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of

Support heroic Mosque shooting survivor

Canadian Muslims

Support heroic Mosque shooting survivor

Aymen Derbali saved the lives of many on January 29, 2017, when he took several bullets during theshooting [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec_City_mosque_shooting] at a Quebec City mosque, whichleft him paralyzed. Now, we can help by providing him with a safe and accessiblehome (DONATE HERE). [https:

Muslims contribute greatly to society, Canadian PM

Canadian Muslims

Muslims contribute greatly to society, Canadian PM

Canada’s Muslims are a great asset to the country, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his message to the Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention. “Canada is fortunate to have a vibrant Muslim Community in Canada,” said Prime Minister Trudeau in his special video message to the gathering. “Over

Muslims Set to Gather in Toronto for Annual RIS Convention

Muslims Set to Gather in Toronto for Annual RIS Convention

Thousands of Muslims from across North America and beyond are expected in Toronto this weekend to attend the Annual “Reviving the Islamic Spirit” Convention (RIS). The convention, one of the largest gatherings of Western Muslims, will be marking its 16th Anniversary this year. Themed ‘Finding Stability in a World Out

Toronto Vigil for Solieman Faqiri who died in jail call for justice

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Toronto Vigil for Solieman Faqiri who died in jail call for justice

The family, friends and supporters of Solieman Faqiri are looking for answers about his death last year in a correctional centre. They held a vigil on Friday night, the first anniversary of his death, at Dundas Square in Toronto to honour and remember him and call for justice and accountability.

Toronto Mosque soup kitchen serves thousands of meals

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Mosque soup kitchen serves thousands of meals

On Sunday December 10, 2017 the TARIC Islamic Centre concluded it’s annual Soup Kitchen & Meal Delivery Service. “This year we marks the 10,000th meal served,” according to organizer Imraan Assim. “Volunteers are very excited and often bring their kids out for this noble cause.” “The Soup Kitchen

Celebrating volunteerism in the Muslim community

Celebrating volunteerism in the Muslim community

CivicMuslims [http://www.civicmuslims.ca/] celebrated their 5th anniversary at a luncheon in Toronto on Sunday, December 3 with a major announcement about the future of the non-profit organization. “Today, we are announcing that CivicMuslims will become Canada’s first Muslim Volunteer Centre,” Mohamed Awad, founder of CivicMuslims [https://twitter.