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Entrepreneur story: The journey of starting a business

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Entrepreneur story: The journey of starting a business

By Nora Bahgat My name is Nora and I currently run a small business called Nora's Bakery [http://www.norasbakery.ca] that is based in Mississauga, ON, Canada. I started my business right in the midst of the pandemic in April of 2020. However, my passion for baking

Mohamed Fakih appointed to the Order of Canada

Mohamed Fakih appointed to the Order of Canada

Mohamad Fakih has been appointed to the Order of Canada for his business and community leadership, and for his philanthropic involvement in his community and abroad. The Lebanese-Canadian businessman is the well-known owner of the Paramount Fine Foods restaurant chain that he grew from a single shop to 80 locations

Muslims pay tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu

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Muslims pay tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Muslims are paying tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu who passed away on Sunday, 26th December, 2021 at the age of 90. “Bishop Tutu was a critical and moral voice during the struggle and post-apartheid democracy. He was a voice for the oppressed of this world and today we pay homage

Saeed El-Darahali appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia

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Saeed El-Darahali appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia

Saeed El-Darahali has been appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia. El-Darahali is a well-known business founder, entrepreneur, educator, board member and engaged volunteer. The Order of Nova Scotia is the highest honour in the Province of Nova Scotia, recognizing those who have distinguished themselves in many fields of endeavour

An inspiring man

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An inspiring man

By Brian Carwana So often when Muslims make the news, it is as either victims or perpetrators of violence (the murdered London family or the Taliban respectively). Where, I always wonder, are the stories of Muslims like those I know – people who are excellent neighbours, insightful colleagues, and community supporters?

Canadian Muslims mourn the loss of Wahida Valiante - a trailblazing leader

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Canadian Muslims mourn the loss of Wahida Valiante - a trailblazing leader

By Taha Ghayyur On Friday, November 26, 2021, Wahida Chishti Valiante, a visionary Canadian Muslim leader passed away in Toronto, Canada. Wahida, also affectionately referred as “Auntie Wahida” by many younger Muslims she inspired, was born in Azad Kashmir and raised in the UK. Living in Canada since 1961, Wahida

Renowned Muslim Academic Professor Mahmoud Ayoub passes away in Montreal

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Renowned Muslim Academic Professor Mahmoud Ayoub passes away in Montreal

{Tribute from Hartford International University [https://www.hartfordinternational.edu/news-events/news/hartford-international-mourns-beloved-professor-mahmoud-ayoub] } Mahmoud Mustafa Ayoub, a prominent Shia scholar and Honorary Faculty Associate in Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations at Hartford International University, passed away on Oct. 31 in Montreal, Canada, where he lived for the past several years. The HIU

“But You’re Jamaican!”

“But You’re Jamaican!”

By Djamil Ninsoo Growing up I was made aware of just how special my family is. After all we’re a bunch of Indo-Jamaicans, Afro-Jamaicans and their Dougla babies (no matter how mixed up). It’s become even more clear to me over the last five years as I’ve

Masjid Toronto: a place of love, faith and hope

Masjid Toronto: a place of love, faith and hope

By Farhad Khadim This is a story of how people of faith refused to be victimized by terror. It resulted in the establishment of Toronto’s downtown Masjid (Mosque) which turned the corner of Dundas and Chestnut into a place of prayer and spirituality for thousands of Canadians each week.

Ghosts of Afghanistan

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Ghosts of Afghanistan

Just before the Taliban sweep back to power and the United States withdraw in defeat, former Globe and Mail war correspondent Graeme Smith returns to Afghanistan. In the recently released and timely TVO Original documentary, GHOSTS OF AFGHANISTAN, Smith offers a first-hand account of NATO’s failed attempt to bring

Canadian Government designates January 29 as National Day to Commemorate the Quebec City Mosque Shooting and a Day of Action Against Islamophobia

Canadian Government designates January 29 as National Day to Commemorate the Quebec City Mosque Shooting and a Day of Action Against Islamophobia

Four years ago, an act of terror took the lives of six people at the Grand Mosque in Quebec City and seriously injured 19 others. Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Abdelkrim Hassane, Azzeddine Soufiane, Aboubaker Thabti were fathers, husbands, loved ones, colleagues and Muslims. Their deaths were heartbreaking

Mohammed Hashim Appointed New Executive Director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation

Mohammed Hashim Appointed New Executive Director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation

Well-known Toronto labour organizer and community advocate, Mohammed Hashim, has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. Minister of Canadian Heritage, Steven Guilbeault in making the announcement today says that the appointment is for a five-year term, beginning October 13, 2020. “I am delighted

Canadian Muslim Leader Khadija Haffajee passes away

Canadian Muslim Leader Khadija Haffajee passes away

Pioneering Canadian Muslim leader, Khadija Haffajee has passed way in Ottawa and was buried on Friday. Khadija Haffajee, originally from South Africa, was an educator and community activist in Ottawa, Canada and across Canada. Ms. Haffajee was also a member of the Board of Directors for the National Council of

Olive Tree Foundation Awards Scholarships for 2020

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Olive Tree Foundation Awards Scholarships for 2020

The Olive Tree Foundation [http://www.olivetreefoundation.ca] is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual scholarships. The Mohamed and Opheera Nasir Scholarship has been awarded to Attaur Rahman, a graduate of Jarvis Collegiate Institute, who will be attending the University of Toronto, Mississauga in Social Sciences. Attaur is

Canadian Politician Kaleed Rasheed Strives to Build Bridges

Canadian Politician Kaleed Rasheed Strives to Build Bridges

Canadian politician Kaleed Rasheed is leading the way in bridge-building by facilitating platforms for engagement between citizens and the provincial government of Ontario. “Politics, for me, is not a career but a public service,” Rasheed said. “I was involved with politics at a grassroots level even while I was working

Canada's first Muslim lieutenant governor appointed in Alberta

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Canada's first Muslim lieutenant governor appointed in Alberta

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named business owner and philanthropist Salma Lakhani as the province of Alberta’s new lieutenant-governor. When she formally takes over the role, Lakhani will become Canada’s first Muslim lieutenant-governor. Salma Lakhani is a long-time resident of Edmonton, and a distinguished community advocate with

Dr. Naveed Mohammad named new President and CEO of William Osler Health System

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Dr. Naveed Mohammad named new President and CEO of William Osler Health System

Today, Jane McMullan, Chair of the William Osler Health System (Osler) Board of Directors announced that long-time Osler physician and leader, Dr. Naveed Mohammad, has been named as the organization’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Mohammad has been with Osler since 1997, beginning as an emergency physician at

Pioneering Canadian Muslim Leader Passes Away

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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 Imam Imran Ally Recognized for Chaplaincy Service to Community

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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

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

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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

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

Young child inspires Toronto Muslims to support Sick Kids Hospital

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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

Muslim Philanthropist honors late father with 7-figure gift to Canadian Hospital

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Muslim Philanthropist honors late father with 7-figure gift to Canadian Hospital

Hundreds gathered at Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) in the City of Markham, north of Toronto, on October 30th to celebrate a substantial seven-figure-gift made by Shakir Rehmatullah, President and Founder of Flato Developments Inc. In recognition of this monumental donation, the hospital proudly named and officially unveiled — The Shakir Rehmatullah

TARIC Islamic Centre holds Appreciation Ceremony for Khateebs

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TARIC Islamic Centre holds Appreciation Ceremony for Khateebs

On October 14th 2018, the TARIC Islamic Centre hosted an appreciation ceremony for all the khateebs (Friday prayer leaders) who have delivered the Friday sermons at the mosque over the years. More than 150 invited guests were on hand to show their appreciation to the leaders. Founded in 1977, the

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,