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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s representative gives speech at Iftar banquet hosted by Canadian Islamic Association
March 30, 2023
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s representative gives speech at Iftar banquet hosted by Canadian Islamic Association
Hujjat ul-Islam wal-Muslimeen, Sheikh Saleh Sibweih, representative of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi (may Allah prolong his life), attended the Iftar banquet hosted by the Canadian Islamic Association. The event was attended by a number of high-ranking Quebec officials, as well as…
Canada to roll back asylum access in reported agreement with US
March 25, 2023
Canada to roll back asylum access in reported agreement with US
The United States and Canada have reportedly reached an agreement that will allow border officials to turn back asylum seekers heading north across their shared border without considering their petitions for sanctuary, sparking outcry from immigrant groups, media reports said.…
Canada breaks a population growth record in 2022, new report reveals
March 23, 2023
Canada breaks a population growth record in 2022, new report reveals
Canada’s population grew by more than one million over the course of one calendar year, breaking previous records, a new Statistics Canada report says. Between Jan. 1, 2022 and Jan. 1, 2023, Canada’s population grew by 1,050,110 people, according to…
World organizations call on Canada to study growth of movement linked to Indian ruling regime
March 3, 2023
World organizations call on Canada to study growth of movement linked to Indian ruling regime
Canada shouldn’t allow a movement out of India that “disseminates hate” and victimizes religious minority groups to entrench itself in this country, according to a report released Wednesday by the National Council of Canadian Muslims and the World Sikh Organization…
Muslim Awareness Week in Canada’s Quebec Slated for Late January
January 26, 2023
Muslim Awareness Week in Canada’s Quebec Slated for Late January
In the lead-up to the sixth annual anniversary of the Quebec City mosque attack, Quebecers are once again invited to participate in Muslim Awareness Week (MAW) as an opportunity to learn about fellow residents and engage in efforts promoting inclusion…
Canadian Muslim organization succeeds in serving a large number of people with special needs
January 24, 2023
Canadian Muslim organization succeeds in serving a large number of people with special needs
The Deen Organization (DEEN) in the Canadian city of Toronto, which is run by Muslims with special needs, succeeded in rehabilitating many of this segment, which was not limited to Muslims only, but also provided services to a number of…
Canada: Husseiniyat Al-Hawra Zainab (peace be upon her) organizes weekly youth sessions on the Ahlulbayt’s principles
January 5, 2023
Canada: Husseiniyat Al-Hawra Zainab (peace be upon her) organizes weekly youth sessions on the Ahlulbayt’s principles
About a year ago, a group of believers in the Husseiniyah of Al-Hawra Zainab (peace be upon her), which is affiliated with the Supreme Religious Authority in Montreal, Canada, took the initiative to hold weekly sessions for the youth every…
Exhibition to introduce halal products held in the Canadian city of Mississauga
January 4, 2023
Exhibition to introduce halal products held in the Canadian city of Mississauga
The first Halal exhibition for 2023 will be held in the Canadian city of Mississauga, by The International Center, with the aim of introducing Halal products. According to the organizers, the exhibition constitutes an entry point towards the growth of…
Franchise brands to expand halal offerings in Canada
January 3, 2023
Franchise brands to expand halal offerings in Canada
More new and existing franchising brands are expanding their market reach in Canada to meet the growing demand for certified halal products not just from Muslims but also from those looking for healthy and safe products, according to the Philippine…
Edmonton mosque opens shelter for homeless amid extreme weather
December 25, 2022
Edmonton mosque opens shelter for homeless amid extreme weather
Al-Rashid mosque in Edmonton, Canada has opened its doors as a shelter for Edmonton vulnerable citizens, for the fourth year consecutively. The mosque opened its doors on November 29 to help keep vulnerable Edmontonians safe during the cold weather expected…