Al-Rashid Mosque

• Edmonton’s Al Rashid Mosque extends temporary shelter as extreme cold remains

  Volunteers at the temporary shelter at Edmonton's Al Rashid Mosque have been busy ringing in the new year by helping others as the shelter extends its supports.

  Weather

  Jan 1
  
• Edmonton rally demanding increased protection for Muslim women amidst latest attack

  Several organizations, including Edmonton Council of Muslim Communities and the Al Rashid Mosque, have organized the event at Sir Winston Churchill Square at 7 p.m.

  Crime

  Jun 25, 2021
  
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• London hate attack the latest blow for Muslims in Edmonton: ‘Our community is grieving’

  Muslim community members in Edmonton are offering insight into the harsh reality of practicing your faith, while terrified of the consequences.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2021
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• ‘I still can’t believe that is the Alberta I grew up in’: Muslim Canadian shocked by racist attacks

  A hate crimes researcher says Canadians must learn how and where to report racism in their community.

  Canada

  May 6, 2021
• COVID-19 outreach program begins in Edmonton areas hit hard by coronavirus

  Volunteers were on hand with masks, hand sanitizer and information booklets to help community members learn more about the tools and support available to them.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2020
• Edmonton mosque supports seniors during COVID-19 pandemic

  Edmonton's Al Rashid Mosque delivered 400 meals and COVID-19 kits containing masks and hand sanitizer to seniors around the city on Sunday.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2020
• Alberta’s relaunch sees restrictions eased on places of worship: ‘Such a blessing’

  As restrictions in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Alberta begin to ease, places of worship can now begin to offer in-person services to more people.

  Canada

  May 14, 2020
• Extreme cold prompts Edmonton to open Commonwealth rec centre as shelter

  The city's extreme weather protocol was activated Thursday and a portion of Commonwealth rec centre will be opened as an emergency overnight shelter.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2020
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• Dozen people escape cold overnight at Edmonton mosque

  An Edmonton mosque said 12 people in need stayed at the place of worship Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

  Weather

  Feb 7, 2019
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• Edmonton’s Al Rashid Mosque opens doors to homeless amid cold snap

  An Edmonton mosque believed to be the oldest in Canada has opened its doors to homeless people during a stretch of extremely cold weather in Alberta.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2019