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MAC in the News
Another chill for the charitable sector: systemic biases exposed against Muslim-led charities
By Abdul Nakua June 23, 2021 The government’s commitment to fight Islamophobia must include areview of its anti-terrorism laws and…
For Canadian Muslims, second pandemic Ramadan is a time of hope and sadness
MONTREAL – Bilal Abdul Kader, president and founder of the As-Salam mosque in downtown Montreal, said his mosque has been…
Montreal Muslims forced to adapt again for Ramadan without social gatherings
Students from McGill will focus on outreach toward the most vulnerable members during Islam’s holiest month. Doumouh Baltaji said Ramadan,…
Second Ramadan during pandemic ‘a blessing and a challenge,’ Muslim association says
Evening call to prayer will again be broadcast outside Edmonton mosques Muslims in Edmonton are finding ways to safely celebrate…
What you should know about observing Ramadan in Waterloo region
The holy month will wrap up with Eid ul-Fitr celebrations on May 13 As Muslims around the world begin to…
Ali: On International Women’s Day, #ChooseToChallenge gender discrimination in Canada – and everywhere
As COVID-19 rolls back many gains for gender equality, women have carried the brunt of the current crisis. Canada’s economic…
Ali, Lawendy and Dwyer: Faith-based mental health supports for students need a boost
More and more during the pandemic, young people are turning to these services on campus. Yet most chaplains are volunteers…
Unique challenges faced by Black Muslim community warrant better understanding, attention
Black Muslims in Canada face combined oppressions of anti-Black racism and Islamophobia This column is an opinion by Nimao Ali, a social…
The Pandemic Can Bring Us Together In Service—Let’s Start By Giving Blood
More than anything else, the pandemic has exposed how much human beings need each other. Every person has leaned on…
Not designating Jan. 29 as a National Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia is a decision
On Jan. 29, 2017, the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City was viciously attacked by Alexandre Bissonette, who ruthlessly gunned…