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NewsMay 16, 2019
Unified Sri Lankan Muslim Community Of Canada Statement on the Anti-Muslim Riots and Attacks on Sacred Places in Sri Lanka
Last month, Muslims in Canada were horrified by the attacks on churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. They organized, spoke at and attended vigils and peace circles in honour of the victims across Canada. Unfortunately now, the mourning and outrage continues as Muslim communities in Sri Lanka are…
NewsApr 21, 2019
Muslimahs on Parliament Hill: Fatima Khan from Toronto-Danforth, Ontario
Bangladeshi Canadian Fatima Khan represented the riding of Toronto-Danforth, Ontario at Equal Voice’s second Daughters of the Vote gathering in early April 2019, which brought together 338 young women between the ages of 18 and 23, representing each Canadian riding and take their seat in the House…
NewsMar 13, 2019
Meet The City of Toronto Muslim Youth Fellowship 2019 Cohort
The Muslim Youth Fellowship is a non-partisan program which provides politically motivated students the opportunity to complement their academic studies with hands-on experience working with an elected government representative.
NewsFeb 11, 2019
Documentary about Pre-911 Surveillance of Muslim American Communities Screens in Toronto, London, Ontario
When journalist Assia Boundaoui investigates rumors of surveillance in her Arab-American neighborhood in Chicago, she uncovers one of the largest FBI terrorism probes conducted before 9/11. Through a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter her investigation became the documentary "The Feeling of Being…
NewsFeb 4, 2019
Check out Black Muslims in Canada: Research Interrupted This Thursday
Research on Black Muslims in Canada is limited and does little to illuminate the diverse communities Black Muslims are a part of.
NewsJan 16, 2019
CBC Fifth Estate Doc on Polygamy Among Muslim Canadians: A Personal Reflection
A recent CBC Fifth Estate episode about polygamy among Muslim Canadians and its accompanying article has sparked online debate among Muslims. You can watch the documentary online below.
StoriesJan 14, 2019
Grumpy: An Old Italian Man, A Young Somali Girl, and An Out of Date Christmas Lawn Decoration
Toronto-based Somali Canadian visual artist Riya Jama shares a story from her childhood whose moral reminds us to "Be kind – for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about."
NewsDec 19, 2018
RIS 2018: Reviving the Islamic Spirit Conference Highlights Muslim Canadian Talent
Muslim Canadian novelists, stand-up comedians, musical groups, social media influencers, and photographers participated in this year's Reviving the Islamic Spirit Conference in Toronto, Ontario.
NewsDec 13, 2018
A Vigil for Soli: Remembering Soleiman Faqiri A Victim of Ontario's Broken Criminal Justice System
Soleiman Faqiri’s stay at the Central East Corrections Centre (CECC) was meant to be a temporary measure, yet it ended up being fatal.
NewsNov 30, 2018
Hajj 2019 Canadian Travel Packages
Muslim Link has a NEW list of 2020 Canadian Hajj Packages & Travel Agencies offering Hajj packages Click Here To View This More Up to Date List
NewsNov 22, 2018
Shaikh Yasir Qadhi’s Orphan Benefit Tour with Human Concern International Comes To Toronto, Ottawa This Weekend
Human Concern International and the Canada Bangladesh Muslim Community (CBMC ) invite you to gain insight into our role in the world as Muslims in the 21st century with Shaikh Yasir Qadhi.
NewsNov 15, 2018
Documentary about Pre-911 Surveillance of Muslim American Communities Screens in Toronto, Montreal This Week
When journalist Assia Boundaoui investigates rumors of surveillance in her Arab-American neighborhood in Chicago, she uncovers one of the largest FBI terrorism probes conducted before 9/11. Through a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter her investigation became the documentary "The Feeling of Being…
NewsNov 7, 2018
Time for Ilhan: Upcoming Toronto Event Explores Experience of Veiled Muslim Women in North American Politics
Somali American Ilhan Omar just became the first veiled Muslim woman to be elected to the US Congress. What about the experiences of other veiled Muslim women who have run poltical campaigns in Canada?
NewsOct 30, 2018
Ukrainian Film about Muslim Crimean Tatar Woman Who Saved Jewish Children During WWII Screening in Ottawa, Toronto
A film about a Muslim Crimean Tatar teacher who saved over 80 Jewish children during the Nazi occupation of Crimea in WWII. Screenings of the film are being organized in Ottawa and Toronto this week.
NewsOct 26, 2018
Muslims Who Won in 2018 Canadian Municipal Elections
An unprecedented number of Muslims ran in Municipal elections in Ontario, British Columbia (BC), and Manitoba in October 2018.
NewsOct 14, 2018
Muslims Running in Canadian Municipal Elections
This October, cities in British Columbia, Ontario, and Manitoba are holding elections for the positions of mayor, city councillors, and school board trustees.
StoriesOct 9, 2018
(mus)interpreted art show takes on the misrepresentation of Muslim Women
The (mus)interpreted exhibition features Muslim Canadian artists exploring their religious, gender and cultural identities. The exhibit opens this Thursday, October 11, in Toronto . ********
NewsSep 21, 2018
Meet Hoodo Hersi: Somali Canadian Stand Up Comedian
Toronto-based Somali Canadian comedian Hoodo Hersi was recently featured on The Comedy Network's Homegrown Comics. She is also the subject of a recent documentary by TVO called "Stand Up Toronto."
NewsAug 9, 2018
August 25 Marks Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day Across Canada
Mississauga, Aug. 3, 2018 — Along with the global Rohingya communities, the Burma Task Force (BTF) and Canadian Rohingya Development Initiative (CRDI) have officially recognized August 25 as the date for the annual “Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day.”
NewsJul 23, 2018
Muslim Organizations Unite to Fundraise for Victims of the Shooting in Toronto's Greektown/Danforth Neighbourhood
On the evening of Sunday, July 22nd, 29 year old Faisal Hussain opened fire on passersby in Toronto's busy Greektown/Danforth Avenue neighbourhood. An 18 year old woman and 10 year old girl are dead, along with 13 people injured.
StoriesJul 20, 2018
Want to Learn about the Nigerian Canadian Muslim Association?
Muslim Link is starting a series of profiles about ethno-cultural Muslim community associations across Canada. We feel this is a great way to help our community become more informed about our diversity and complexity. Here we interview Yoruba Nigerian Canadian Suliya Mazou about her involvement in…
NewsJul 4, 2018
Somali Canadian Youth Activist Appointed to Prime Minister's Youth Advisory Council
Toronto-based Somali Canadian youth activist Habon Ali was appointed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Youth Advisory Council in June. Muslim Link interviewed Habon about her activism and what challenges facing youth in Canada that she hopes to raise with the Prime Minister.
NewsJun 13, 2018
Check out LUMINOUS Black Muslim Arts Festival in Toronto This Saturday
LUMINOUS A Black Muslim Arts Festival will be taking place on Saturday, June 16th . An Arts Festival mixed with an Eid Festival, the event aims to celebration Toronto's Black Muslim presence. Muslim Link interviewed the visionary behind LUMINOUS, Timaj Garad, about her hopes for the festival.
NewsApr 30, 2018
Young Somali Canadian researchers launch report on homicides in their communities
On April 25, four young Somali Canadian researchers launched the report " Another Day, Another Janazah ", about the disproportionately high homicide rates among young Somali men in Ontario. As Youth LEAPS Executive Director Liban Abokar, states "I'm moved by the attendance here today. For those…

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