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Muslim men step forward to join campaign against domestic violence

(December 11, 2011) – A group of Muslim men launched a White Ribbon Campaign last evening in one of Toronto’s largest Islamic Centres, the Islamic Institute of Toronto The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) [http://whiteribbon.ca/about_us/] is the largest effort in the world of men working to end

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Reading the Aftermath of 9/11

(December 5, 2011) – Intercultural Dialogue Institute Toronto (IDI [http://www.interculturaldialog.com/]), a Turkish Canadian peace group, and University of St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto organized a panel discussion entitled, Reading the Aftermath of 9/11: the Sociopolitical and Moral Implications, on December 1, 2011. Speakers

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Dave Courchene honoured with 2012 National Aboriginal Achievement Award

(November 30, 2011) – Elder Dave Courchene Jr. (Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man) of the Anishnabe Nation, Eagle Clan, was honoured along with 14 other representatives of the Indigenous community by a standing ovation by Parliament in Canada’s House of Commons on November 22. Courchene was the recipient

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Canadian Red Cross to support immediate needs in Attawapiskat

(November 26, 2011) – The Canadian Red Cross is mobilizing to help meet immediate needs in the community of Attawapiskat situated on James Bay in northern Ontario. “We have been working closely with public officials and Chief Theresa Spence to assess needs, determine the best course of action and how the

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Muslims to mark ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’ with Khutba campaign

(November 22, 2011) – Canadian Muslims will mark the upcoming International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a community-wide awareness blitz in mosques during the Friday prayer services on December 2, 2011. “We are hoping to raise awareness among community members to shift misplaced cultural attitudes toward disability and promote a

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Weekend of Twinning brings Muslims and Jews together

(Nov 15, 2011) – The 4th Annual Weekend of Twinning [https://www.ffeu.org/index.htm], which brings together Muslims and Jews, will take place across the U.S., Canada and many other nations the weekend of November 18-20, 2011. This event, which is organized by the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding

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Islamic History Month across Canada

(November 14, 2011) – October was Islamic History Month across Canada. Islamic History Month Canada (IHM) is an educational and cultural project that was developed and sponsored by the Canadian Islamic Congress. Throughout the country there were many community and public events – exhibitions, lectures, celebrity tours, book fairs, award presentations and

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Faith leaders build affordable homes

(November 10, 2011) – Rabbis, Imams, Pastors  and faith communities came together once again this year on October 27, 2011 for Toronto Habitat for Humanity’s 9th Annual Faith Leaders’ Build. The Faith communities joined forces at the 4572 Kingston Rd. site in Scarborough to help build 29 new homes. Each

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Muslim reality show to premiere on TLC

(November 8, 2011) – What is it like to be Muslim in America? TLC answers that question with All-American Muslim [http://tlc.discovery.com/videos/all-american-muslim-american-eyes.html], a series that goes inside the rarely seen world of American Muslims to uncover a unique community struggling to balance faith and nationality in

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Canadian Muslims to celebrate Eid on Sunday November 6

(October 29, 2011) – Canadian Muslims will be celebrating Eid al-Adha on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Throughout the country, large prayer services are being planned to mark this significant day for Muslims. Eid al-Adha (festival of the sacrifice) is one of the most important yearly events for Muslims and it is

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A Canadian Interfaith Call for Leadership and Action on Climate Change

(October 28, 2011) – Faith communities throughout Canada believe they have a moral responsibility to address global warming. From Sunday October 23 to Monday October 24, faith leaders, politicians and members of the public gathered in Ottawa to engage in a panel discussion and national dialogue on climate change. The meeting

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Women are at forefront of Arab spring

(October 26, 2011) – Women are at the forefront of the Arab spring movement and they are among the main leaders according to Nobel Peace Prize winner, Tawakkul Karman of Yemen. “My beliefs were that men and women alike have to be in this struggle together, and we cannot safeguard our

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Send Eid greetings with special stamp

(October 26, 2011) – Canada Post has released 2 stamp designs to celebrate Eid-al-Adha. The stamp designs feature a still life painting of a feast at dusk, and “Eid Greetings” in English and French. The larger stamp image is yours to keep as a souvenir! Known as the “Festival of Sacrifice”

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Our Common Voice: Protecting the Life Sustaining Gift of Water

Mosaic Interfaith held its Annual Peace Meal this past Sunday at St. Luke’s Parish in Thornhill, Ontario. The event brought together leaders of different faiths to discuss pressing issues relevant to their congregations. This year’s theme was entitled “Our Common Voice: Protecting the Life Sustaining Gift of Water”

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Religious communities share fast-breaking meal

(August 21, 2011) –  Turkish families who live within Scarborough and North York came together with members of the community of Parkwoods United Church in North York, Toronto for a Ramadan Iftar (fast-breaking) dinner on Wednesday, August 10 th and for an evening of interfaith dialogue. The participants enjoyed a delicious

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Council of Imams strongly condemns vandalism against Beth Tikvah Synagogue

(August 05, 2011) – The Canadian Council of Imams has expressed shock and disgust at the vandalism against the Beth Tikvah Synagogue and Robbins Hebrew Academy in Toronto. “The graffiti reveals nothing but clear blindness and intent to cause conflict and sow the seeds of hate and mistrust between Jews and

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Foundation asks Muslims to make a difference at home this Ramadan

(August 3, 2011) – Muslims are being encouraged to be active contributors to Canada by directing a portion of their charitable donations during Ramadan to local projects. The Olive Tree Foundation has launched its 8th Annual Ramadan Campaign encouraging Muslims to share part of their annual charitable donations with deserving community

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Ramadan begins on Monday, August 1

(July 31, 2011) – Ramadan will begin onMonday, August 1, according to a statement issued by the Fiqh Council of North America. Ramadan has also been announced to commence onMonday, August 1,in Saudi Arabia and other Muslim countries. In the Greater Toronto Area, theGTA Hilal Committee [http://www.hilalcommittee.com/

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MuslimFest a resounding success

(July 25, 2011) – Mississauga’s Celebration Square was transformed over the weekend into a celebration of Canadian Muslim culture. The 8th Annual MuslimFest [http://muslimfest.com/] drew thousands of people, the largest attendance in its history, making the festival a resounding success. Attendees came from across the Greater Toronto Area,

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Come out to MuslimFest this weekend

By Muneeb Nasir (July 22, 2011) – All Muslims and their families should be heading out to MuslimFest in Mississauga this weekend. The festival comes at a time when Muslims have been cast in a negative light with the unwarranted prayer accommodation controversy at a Toronto school. Once again, provocateurs are

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Somalia emergency: urgent appeal

(July 21, 2011) – The United Nations has declared a famine in parts of Somalia, the highest food security alert level, as the humanitarian crisis worsens in drought-ravaged communities across East Africa. Twenty years of conflict and waves of drought have uprooted a quarter of the country’s 7.5 million

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Arab spring uprisings driven by desire for similar values as West

(July 19, 20110) – The uprisings in the Arab world and North Africa were driven by citizens who share the same values as people in the West, according to Professor Tariq Ramadan. “They were not Islamists but Muslims who are sharing the same values as us in the West,” he said.

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Excitement builds for MuslimFest next weekend in Mississauga

(July 17, 2011) – An African American Muslim, Jewish Indian and a Christian Arab walk into Celebration Square in Mississauga. At least they will next weekend. “It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke,” Amer Meknas, MuslimFest Event Director muses, “and we hope that will get the community to take

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U of Alberta’s Chair of Islamic studies dies at 55

(July 11, 2011) –  Ibrahim Abu-Rabi, a world-renowned expert on contemporary Muslim thought, a voice of moderation and great University of Alberta ambassador, died suddenly and unexpectedly during a visit to Jordan July 2. He was 55. Since 2008, Dr. Abu-Rabi has taught at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Toronto District School Board commended for its reasonable accommodation of Muslim students

(July 7, 2011) – A national Muslim civil rights organization has commended the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) for defending the religious accommodation of young Muslim students at the Valley Park Middle School in Flemingdon Park. The Canadian Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CAN) made the remarks in a statement about the