Canada
Sharp rise in hate crimes against Muslim women in Canada, New report says
December 18, 2023
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
October 8, 2023
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
September 28, 2023
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
September 19, 2023
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
July 9, 2023
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
July 4, 2023
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
June 9, 2023
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
May 29, 2023
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…
Canada: Muslim groups in Quebec ask court to invalidate ‘discriminatory’ school prayer ban
May 19, 2023
Canada: Muslim groups in Quebec ask court to invalidate ‘discriminatory’ school prayer ban
Six Muslim groups are asking a Quebec court to declare unconstitutionality of the new provincial edict that bans religious activity in public schools. In a lawsuit filed last week, the groups asked Quebec Superior Court to “declare constitutionally invalid, inapplicable,…
Imam Shirazi World Center hosts important Islamic meeting in Canada
April 22, 2023
Imam Shirazi World Center hosts important Islamic meeting in Canada
The Imam Shirazi World Center, based in Montreal, Canada, hosted the 21st meeting of “A Night of Solidarity, Love, Compassion, and Clinging to the Divine Rope”. Many clerics and heads of Canadian Islamic centers attended this meeting, which took place…