Fire at mosque in Edson Saturday night leaves community shaken: RCMP investigating
The Muslim community in Edson is shaken after someone tried to set fire to a local mosque Saturday as dozens of people were leaving evening prayers. Continue reading
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Two longtime friends build cultural bridges in the West Island
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
What started out as a simple childhood friendship has blossomed out into building an important bridge among religious communities in the West Island. Continue reading
Syrian family embracing fresh start in Calgary while honouring home with new business
After moving to Calgary to flee the civil war in Syria, the Ghanam family is paying tribute to their heritage in their new business: a food truck called Shahba Shawarma. 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
Muslim woman makes peace with Halifax police officer who made Islamophobic comments
Zaman filed a formal complaint with police in February, and asked to meet with the officer. Continue reading
‘I was terrified’: Farheen Khan says she was attacked just after 9/11 because she is Muslim
The incident happened a few weeks after 9/11 and Farheen Khan said the words and events still haunt her over a decade later. Global News anchor Farah Nasser speaks with Khan about her experience as part of #FirstTimeIwasCalled. Continue reading
Muslim woman suing Michigan hospital after man viciously punches her in the head
A 19-year-old Muslim woman is suing a Michigan hospital after she was viciously attacked by a man while checking into the hospital emergency room in February. Continue reading
The Israeli-Palestinian duo behind Falafel St. Jacques
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
What makes this falafel joint special isn’t just the great food, but the unique relationship between the restaurant’s Jewish owner and Palestinian manager. Continue reading
Londoners pay tribute to victims of Quebec City mosque attack
More than 50 people attended the vigil on the steps of city hall for a moment of silence and to hear members of the Muslim community speak. Continue reading
‘Educate yourselves’: Dalhousie vigil honours the lives lost in Quebec City mosque massacre
Members of the Dalhousie University Muslim Association held a candlelit vigil on campus to honour the lives of the six men gunned down in the Quebec City mosque shooting. Continue reading
