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Edmonton police patrolling local mosques during Friday prayers: Alberta Muslim council
The Alberta Muslim Public Affairs Council says police will be patrolling outside Edmonton mosques on Friday, following the act of terrorism at two mosques in New Zealand. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Alberta Muslim group condemns racist letter received by Edmonton mosque
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The letter, delivered to Markaz Ul Islam Mosque, urges the mosque to “close down your fake worship house and leave or accept Jesus as your one true God.” Continue reading
Ramadan 101: Answering your questions about ‘the best time of the year’
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
For the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims, the month of Ramadan means fasting, spiritual reflection, and charitable deeds. And there are special challenges when the holiday falls during the warmer months. Continue reading
Alberta group reveals menacing sounds of Islamophobia with audio recordings
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
An Edmonton group is exposing the sound of religious intolerance by releasing audio recordings from its hotline, dedicated to reporting Islamophobia. Continue reading
Flowers handed out to women in hijab in response to hate crime at U of A LRT Station
Volunteers handed out carnations to women wearing hijabs at the University of Alberta LRT Station Wednesday in response to a hate crime there last month. Continue reading
Alberta group launches toll-free Islamophobia hotline
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
The Alberta Muslim Public Affairs Council has launched what it is calling the first-ever Islamophobia help hotline in the province. Continue reading