01 Sep

5 Things Canadian Muslims Need to Know About the Covid-19 Vaccine (Plus Our Response at Home and Abroad)

By denice

COVID-19 has been changing our world since its onset. It has challenged our communities, yet it also paved the way for scientific innovation. As more countries experience the effects of the virus, the creation of the COVID-19 virus gave a ray of hope to everyone in the world. 
Right now, it is just sad that a lot of misinformation affects how people perceive the idea of vaccination. However, it also cannot be denied that Muslims have contributed significantly to developing the vaccines we have today. 

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30 Aug

5 Spiritual Tips to Get Ramadan Ready for 2021 (And 3 Bonus Practical Ones!)

By denice

Though it will be a different Ramadan celebration this 2021 because of being far from the rest of our families, mosques, and the community, this year’s Ramadan will be another unique encounter. 
Challenges may be coming in and out the past year since the pandemic started, but there is still hope for the coming days. A lot of wonderful things have also happened if we are only to look around us. 
Little by little, we now know how to deal with the pandemic; there are already vaccines that can be used to fight the …

28 Aug

Canadians Unite to Send Message for US to Stay Away from Jerusalem

By denice

One December of 2017, over 1,000 people gathered in Toronto in front of the United States consulate to express their opposition to a Jewish-only Jerusalem. The people who gathered were from all walks of life including muslims, christians, and jeaws. Their message was simple; “Hands off Al Quds/Jerusalem”. This was a result of the US making the decision of naming Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
The emergency rally was held in many different parts of Canada, including; Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, London, Ottawa, Montreal. This is also happening in other …

27 Aug

Canadians Urge Government to Designate a Day for Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia

By denice

One year after the devastating attack on the Quebec Muslim authority, Canadian leaders are urged to take a stand against Islamophobia. The attack left six men dead and many people injured when terrorists attacked a mosque in Quebec. 
On its first anniversary, more and more citizens attended the vigils, and they came united to calling out violence and change their perception of Islam. However, members of the Quebec opposition parties are not open to the idea of designating a national day to commemorate the attack and serve as a way to combat Islamophobia. They …

24 Aug

Exploring Canada’s Beautiful Cities and Magnificent Nature

By denice

A truly fascinating country with several beautiful tourist attractions, Canada is a dream destination on many people’s bucket lists. Being ranked as the second-largest country in the world, Canada houses a lot of amazing parks and cities that all travelers will surely love to visit. 
The country has a lot of national parks where you can enjoy nature and all exciting activities such as hiking. It has famous national parks that have been declared as world heritage sites, and these indeed attest to Canada’s mesmerizing beauty and incredible tourist attraction …