Canada (38)
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Mourning Ceremony for Imam Hussain held in Vancouver, Canada
The mourning ceremony of Hazrat Aba Abdullah al-Hussein (peace be upon him) was held in the city of Vancouver, Canada, and was attended by a population of more than eight hundred people.
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Jalsa Salana Convention bring Indigenous and Muslim communities together in Canada
The annual Jalsa Salana Convention, the longest-running Muslim convention in Western Canada, was held this year at the Genesis Centre in Calgary.
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Pope to visit Alberta returns Annual Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage
Pope Francis is supposed to arrive in Edmonton on July 24. It's a pilgrimage, a time to pray, a time to be with other nations. It's the largest spiritual Indigenous gathering in North America.
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Halal Expo Canada held from May 12-14
In this expo, the attendees were able to get in-depth insights regarding Halal and Healthy lifestyle, Islamic Investment & Finance, Islamic Travel & Tourism, Halal Education etc.
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Will Archbishop of Canterbury's residential school apology include any of Church of England's $13B in assets?
Justin Welby visited survivors in Prince Albert, Sask. on Sunday, then heads to Toronto Monday.
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Hate crimes in Hamilton in 2021 hit highest number in recent history
Ontario city's mayor, community groups call for legislation to ban hate symbols on private property.
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Windsor's Assumption church seeks historic status
Parks Canada to decide whether parish should be recognized for its history.
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Mosque's epic move from Winnipeg to Inuvik a story of communities coming together, says picture book author
Shazia Afzal's new book introduces readers to story of mosque moved more than 4,000 km in 2010.
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Attacks against Muslims indicate Islamophobia rooted in Canada
Canada is the world's second-largest country, with a sparse population of about 38 million. But the seeds of racism are sown in all of its 10 provinces -- particularly in the most heavily populated…
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George Gordon First Nation announces 14 potential unmarked burial sites at former Sask residential school
Possible sites found close to former location of Gordon's Indian Residential School.
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Toronto tightens security at mosques, Islamic community centers
The search continues for the attackers, who opened fire from a vehicle on five people who were coming out of tarawih prayers, special prayers performed after the night (Isha) prayer during the…
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Halal Food Festival in Toronto, for the Muslim community
One of the leading food festivals in Canada, ‘Night Market Toronto’ has highlighted that they will be launching the first ‘all halal food tour’ which is a first to be held in Canada, from May…
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National Muslim charity launching legal challenge of CRA audit, calling it Islamophobic
We want to see an audit that is not discriminatory and we want to be treated like any other religious charity in this country.
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Location scouting for papal visit begins in Iqaluit
Pope is welcome, but Catholic Church must also pay compensation: Iqaluit mayor.
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The pope apologised for residential school abuses. What next?
Indigenous leaders in Canada say Catholic Church must take concrete action to support survivors and prevent more harm.
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Indigenous Tell Pope of Abuses at Canada Residential Schools
Indigenous leaders from Canada and survivors of the country’s notorious residential schools for Indigenous children are meeting this week with Pope Francis.
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Outrage as Quebec teacher removed from classroom for wearing hijab
Fatemeh Anvari was told her headwear ran afoul of Bill 21, which bars some public servants from wearing religious symbols.
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BC Anti-Racism-Legislation Consultation Speech
Members of Muslim, Black/People of African descent, Indigenous and racialized or religious communities have advocated for race-based data collection in support of this goal.
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Peel schools can access new education platform to combat Islamophobia
The platform offers foundational knowledge by exploring what the difference between Muslim and Islam is, or what Muslim’s believe in.
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Canada: New website seeks to combat Islamophobia
That is why we are investing and partnering with community leaders, to counter racism and better support Ontario’s Muslim students and their families.
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Emotions show as call to prayer broadcast during second Ramadan in lockdown in Canada
The woman from Edmonton says the call, known as the “Athaan” or “Azaan,” is usually recited in Muslim countries five times a day and invites congregants to not only pray, but to join their community…