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StoriesMar 11, 2018
Daood Hamdani: Exploring Muslim Canadian History and Demographics
Pakistani Canadian Daood Hamdani is a pioneer in the study of Muslims in Canada. A retired statistician, his most recent publication, " Canadian Muslims: A Statistical Review ", has been used to highlight key statistics about Muslim demographics in Canada, including the ridings with the largest…
StoriesJan 9, 2017
New Magicuts Hair Salon Location Offers Comfortable Hijab-Friendly Section
Magicuts , a well-known hair salon franchise, has opened a new store on Ogilvie Road with a special section designed to provide quality hair care services in a comfortable space for women who wear hijab. The salon is part of Shoppers City East, a new shopping district located near COSTCO. It was…
StoriesOct 3, 2014
First Muslim Born in Ottawa: Visionary & Community Builder Eva Wahab
Hers was a name that almost everyone knew. At one time in Ottawa's history, Eva Afife Wahab was the go-to person in the Muslim community. Born in 1914, Wahab was the first Muslim child born in Ottawa. Her father emigrated from Lebanon to Canada in 1903, and her family was the first Muslim family in…
StoriesMar 15, 2014
The Art of Henna: Profile of Artist Sana Khan
Sana Khan began shadowing experienced henna artists at age 21. Within a few years, she had co-founded a business. Now, at 24, she's launched her solo career and is hoping to profit from increasing demand. Traditionally henna tattoos are worn by women from South Asian, Arab, and African backgrounds…
StoriesJan 22, 2013
Dr. Farook Tareen: consummate gentleman, community leader, and thinker
When Dr. Farook Tareen first came to Ottawa over forty years ago, the Muslim community was small. He joined the Ottawa Muslim Association and maintained the relationship until his death on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. He worked tirelessly to both develop and nurture the Muslim community and to build…

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