Regina’s Islamic association to build new mosque on Pump Roadhouse site
Regina’s Islamic association has big plans for the site that currently holds the Pump Roadhouse. Continue reading
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Pakistan acquits Asia Bibi, Christian woman facing death for blasphemy
Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman accused of blasphemy over an incident involving a container of water, has been cleared of the charges after nine years on death row. Continue reading
Amsterdam stabbing suspect believes Islam is insulted in the Netherlands: prosecutors
The 19-year-old suspect is accused of stabbing two American tourists in an unprovoked attack. Prosecutors say the suspect’s grievance was with Netherlands, and he didn’t know his victims’ identities. Continue reading
Victim of racist exchange at Edmonton supermarket recorded video to raise awareness of Islamophobia
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Edmonton Police say they are reviewing a video posted to social media showing a heated and racist exchange between a man and a group of young Muslim women, the second such incident in as many weeks. Continue reading
Why Muslims are livid over a Muhammad cartoon contest in the Netherlands
An anti-Islam politician in the Netherlands has upset the Muslim world with a cartoon contest to draw the Prophet Muhammad. Continue reading
Thousands attend largest annual Muslim convention in Western Canada
People of all backgrounds gathered at the Genesis Centre to pray, listen to presentations and take part in workshops. Continue reading
Eid al-Adha in photos: Muslims celebrate around the world as pilgrims wrap up hajj
Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Adha as over 2 million pilgrims carry out the final rites of the hajj in Saudi Arabia. Continue reading
Hajj 2018: The Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca explained
Here’s a look at the pilgrimage and what it means for Muslims. Continue reading
Islamic inmates need more religious support, say Muslim prison chaplains
Critics worry that changes in recent years to the role of the prison chaplain make the crucial service less effective and less accessible for Muslim prisoners. Continue reading
Anti-Islam protester thrown into fountain at Danforth shooting memorial in Toronto
The incident took place less than two hours before business owners and workers lined the sidewalks of the Danforth in memory of the victims and in support of all those affected by the mass shooting. Continue reading