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“Islamic Awareness Week” launched ahead of seventh anniversary of attack on Quebec Mosque

“Islamic Awareness Week” launched ahead of seventh anniversary of attack on Quebec Mosque

Ahead of the 7th anniversary of the attack on the mosque in Quebec, Canada, the people of Montreal held a gathering to start the “Islamic Awareness Week”. Montrealers commemorated the loss of six lives on January 29, 2017, when a…
Montreal youth attending religious training courses

Montreal youth attending religious training courses

Muslim teenagers and young children of Montreal are attending religious education classes at Al-Hawra Zainab Hussainiya, one of the centers affiliated to the Office of the Supreme Marja, Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadiq al-Shirazi in Montreal. For more than a year,…
Sharp rise in hate crimes against Muslim women in Canada, New report says

Sharp rise in hate crimes against Muslim women in Canada, New report says

The war in the Middle East has led to a rise in hate crimes against Muslims in Canada, even in places that are designed to be safe spaces. Shelters are now reporting an increase in hate directed at Muslims, with…
Muslim communities in Ontario and Manitoba to enjoy more access to justice

Muslim communities in Ontario and Manitoba to enjoy more access to justice

Canadian officials have announced funding for two projects supporting Muslim communities in Ontario and Manitoba, Yahoo Finance reported. These projects provide culturally responsive legal education and services so that Muslim communities can effectively access the justice system. The projects deliver…
Muslim Canadians voice anger, concern after murder of Sikh leader

Muslim Canadians voice anger, concern after murder of Sikh leader

Muslim advocates in Canada have expressed anger and concern at allegations that the Indian government may have been involved in the killing of a Canadian Sikh leader, stressing that Muslim and Sikh Canadians have long supported each other. Last week,…
Canada witnessed 71% growth of Islamophobia in recent years, official struggles for change

Canada witnessed 71% growth of Islamophobia in recent years, official struggles for change

Canada has seen more attacks on Muslims over the past six years than any other G-7 country, according to the office of Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s first Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia. Between 2021 and 2022, there was a 71% increase…
Followers of Ahlul Bayt in Canada hold Great Eid al-Ghadir Festival

Followers of Ahlul Bayt in Canada hold Great Eid al-Ghadir Festival

Shiites and followers of the Pure and Infallible Ahl al-Bayt, peace be upon them, as well as charitable activists in Toronto participated in a huge family ceremony of “Eid al-Ghadir”. The ceremony featured the virtuous tradition of serving food to…
Canada-based Shia centers, organizations participate in Canada Day

Canada-based Shia centers, organizations participate in Canada Day

As part of their cultural and social activities, many Shia foundations and centers in Canada have participated in the nationwide celebrations to mark the Canadian National Day. The Canada-based Shia centers took part in Canada Day, marked on July 1,…
Canadian teacher faces backlash after criticizing Muslim students for skipping Pride events

Canadian teacher faces backlash after criticizing Muslim students for skipping Pride events

An Edmonton teacher is facing backlash after a recording surfaced this month, of her criticizing her Muslim students for not attending Pride events. The teacher, who has not been identified, can be heard lambasting her students, saying that their absence…
Imam Hussein Media Group set to host 8th big gathering of viewers in Canada

Imam Hussein Media Group set to host 8th big gathering of viewers in Canada

Imam Hussein Media Group is going to host a large gathering of viewers in Toronto, Canada. The Public Relations Department of the Media group said, in a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, “the gathering is scheduled to be held…
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