Canada
Muslim Canadians ‘left out’ of purchasing homes due to lack of halal mortgages: experts
October 29, 2022
Muslim Canadians ‘left out’ of purchasing homes due to lack of halal mortgages: experts
For many prospective homebuyers in Canada, obtaining a mortgage can be a challenge due to elevated home prices, according to experts. But for members of Canada’s Muslim community, those looking to purchase a home may be faced with an additional…
Study: ‘Islamophobia industry’ in Canada has become transnational
October 26, 2022
Study: ‘Islamophobia industry’ in Canada has become transnational
A study conducted in Canada revealed the networks that influenced and funded Islamophobia, as it “has become a transnational sector.” Jasmin Zine, a professor of Sociology, Religion and Culture, and the Muslim Studies Option at Wilfrid Laurier University, said the…
Muslims in Canada launch a fundraising campaign for the largest hospital project
October 17, 2022
Muslims in Canada launch a fundraising campaign for the largest hospital project
The Canadian branch of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) has launched a fundraising drive for the largest hospital project in the country. In this context, the CEO of ISNA-Canada, Fauzan Khan, stated that they will donate a total…
Canada’s second largest public school board commemorates Islamic Heritage Month
October 12, 2022
Canada’s second largest public school board commemorates Islamic Heritage Month
Peel District School Board, Canada’s second largest public school board and one of North America’s largest school boards, commemorates Islamic Heritage Month with the banner of Aba Fadhl Al-Abbas (peace be upon him) the Panjtan Pak, and the Mashk of…
Canada: Muslim men travel from Toronto and Saskatoon to raise awareness about Islamophobia
September 28, 2022
Canada: Muslim men travel from Toronto and Saskatoon to raise awareness about Islamophobia
A group of Muslim men travelled this weekend from Toronto and Saskatoon to raise awareness on Islam and to counter Islamophobia. “We wanted to come to the North … to learn from them about how they live and what sort…
NCCM launches policy guide ahead of October 3 Quebec election
September 25, 2022
NCCM launches policy guide ahead of October 3 Quebec election
The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) launched its 2022 Quebec Elections Policy Guide on Thursday, 22th of September, ahead of the October 3rd provincial elections in Quebec. The guide provides an overview of policy issues and recommendations related to…
Canada: Husseiniyat Al-Batoul Fatima organizes Arbaeen Walk ceremony
September 17, 2022
Canada: Husseiniyat Al-Batoul Fatima organizes Arbaeen Walk ceremony
An Arbaeen Walk ceremony was organized at the “Hussainiyat Al-Batool Fatima” in Ottawa, Canada, according to a statement published by the Hussainiyah, and received by Shia Waves News Agency. The Arbaeen Walk ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 17,…
Shia community in Ottawa launches Arbaeen March 2022
September 16, 2022
Shia community in Ottawa launches Arbaeen March 2022
The Shia community in Ottawa, Canada, is holding its Arbaeen March tomorrow, Saturday. The march will start from the Parliament Hill at 11:00am and will head towards Wellington Street, Elgin Street, Laurier Street, Bank Street and then back to Parliament…
Canada: Muslim organization demands entry ban on BJP leaders in wake of derogatory remarks
September 3, 2022
Canada: Muslim organization demands entry ban on BJP leaders in wake of derogatory remarks
The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) in a statement on last Friday condemned the Islamophobic comments of several prominent leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and demanded that they be banned from setting foot into Canada. “We…
Waterloo District School Board allows its Shia teachers to take vacation to perform Ziyarah at any time of the year
August 21, 2022
Waterloo District School Board allows its Shia teachers to take vacation to perform Ziyarah at any time of the year
The Waterloo Region District School Board has become the first Canadian Public School Board in all of Canada to allow its Shia teachers (full-time or part-time) to take time off to perform Ziyarah at any time of the year without…