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A life imbued with generosity, compassion and resilience

A life imbued with generosity, compassion and resilience

It is with a heavy heart and a profound sense of loss, we announce the passing of a true humble friend to humanity, Abdul Hameed Shaikh (husband to Saleha, father of Shahid and Wajeda), who returned to the embrace of the Most Merciful on Friday August 25, 2023. Hameed Shaikh&

Thanksgiving Turkey Drive - Feeding people in need in GTA

Thanksgiving Turkey Drive - Feeding people in need in GTA

The Canadian charity, IDRF is partnering with Mohamad Fakih and Paramount Fine Foods to provide turkeys to families in need in the GTA. “There’s far too many people hurting from hunger and food insecurity right now - so we want to deliver 500 turkeys to families in need this

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

Walking for Dignity in Toronto

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Walking for Dignity in Toronto

Every human being deserves to live a dignified life was the message of Canadian charity, IDRF (International Development and Relief Foundation), as it hosted its first Dignity Walk in Toronto today to raise awareness about the charity and funds for its projects. “At IDRF, we believe that dignity is about

Canadian Muslims present $250,000 Eid Gift to people of Fort McMurray

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims present $250,000 Eid Gift to people of Fort McMurray

Canadian Muslims have announced that an Eid gift of $250,000 will be presented to the Fort McMurray, the Alberta city that was devastated by wildfires in May. “On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, to mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, Toronto-based International Development and Relief Foundation

IDRF launches Alberta Fires Emergency Relief

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IDRF launches Alberta Fires Emergency Relief

The catastrophic wildfire that has destroyed 1,600 homes and buildings in Fort McMurray, Alta., has now consumed more than 10,000 hectares, and has forced all 80,000 residents of Fort McMurray to evacuate, the largest evacuation in Alberta’s history. As the fire rages across Fort McMurray, the

Halal Food Festival returns to Toronto

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Halal Food Festival returns to Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/halal-food-festival-returns-to-toronto/halalfoodfest/] (May 27, 2015) – The largest halal food festival in North America is set for May 30 and 31 at the International Centre in the Greater Toronto Area. “We’re extremely excited to be bringing Halal Food Fest back for a third

Canadian Muslims help Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims help Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/canadian-muslims-help-typhoon-haiyan-relief-efforts/idrf1/] (December 7, 2013) – Canadian Muslim organizations came together last Wednesday, December 4, to announce a donation of $80,000 towards the Typhoon Haiyan relief fund. “Masjids and Islamic organizations in Ontario have donated towards the relief fund in the amount of

Virtual History of Toronto’s First Mosque – a great resource says Minister of Education

(November 10, 2009) – The online archive and virtual museum of Toronto’s first mosque will be a great educational resource said Kathleen Wynne, Ontario’s Minister of Education. Minister Wynne was speaking earlier today at the launch of Mosqueone.com, an oral history project of the Dundas Street Mosque, the