Tag: Canadian Muslims

30 April 2023

Academic Slams Canada’s Biased Approach to Eid Celebrations

Faisal Kutty, a law professor, has denounced the Canada Revenue Agency’s biased approach to religious ceremonies in the country.

21 April 2023

‘Deeply Entrenched’: Canada Senate Committee Issues Report on Islamophobia

A report published by a Canadian Senate Committee admits that Islamophobia is “deeply” entrenched in Canadian society and Black hijab-wearing women are the most vulnerable.

18 April 2023

Muslim Community in Winnipeg Holds Eid Al-Fitr Bazaar

Eid bazaar in Canada’s Winnipeg offers one-stop shop as Muslims prepare to celebrate end of Ramadan.

28 December 2022

Muslims in Canada’s Okotoks Finally Find A Place to Pray

Muslims in Okotoks now have a space in partnership with local church to hold Friday prayers.

06 December 2022

Canadian Muslims Assemble Winter Relief Kits for Needy

Volunteers from Islamic Relief Canada came together in Halifax on Sunday to assemble winter care kits to help people in need of warmth and relief this winter.

20 November 2022

1st Transition House for Muslim Women, Children Inaugurated in Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canada’s first transition house specifically for Muslim women and children fleeing domestic violence or homelessness opened this month in Halifax, and was celebrated with a grand opening ceremony at the Ummah Masjid Mosque on Friday.

03 November 2022

Muslims in Nova Scotia Celebrate Recognition of October as Islamic Heritage Month

The Islamic community in Canada’s Nova Scotia celebrated the province’s recognition of the month of October as an Islamic Heritage Month.

22 October 2022

Winnipeg Opens First Shelter for Muslim Women, Children

The first shelter for Muslim women and children was inaugurated last week in Winnipeg, Canada, hoping that it could create a sense of safety and belonging for those who in need.

01 October 2022

Resurfaced Anti-Muslim Remarks Leads to Suspension of PQ Candidate in Canada

Resurfaced comments about Islam and Muslim women has led to the Parti Québécois’ (PQ) decision to suspend a candidate.

28 September 2022

Muslim Men Travel in Canada to Raise Awareness on Islam, Counter Islamophobia

A group of Muslim men travelled this weekend from Toronto and Saskatoon to Inuvik as part of their campaign to educate people about Islam, and counter Islamophobia.