The Edmonton designer behind the Afflatus Hijab fashion line is showcasing her work on a New York runway. Wedad Amiri created her company after she says she couldn’t find clothing that was stylish, affordable and modest. Continue reading
The seven-and-a-half minute interview with Matthew Raymond was filmed on June 3 in front of the legislature by blogger Charles LeBlanc. Continue reading
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
Muslim leaders in Indonesia have issued a fatwa against the measles vaccine over an ingredient derived from pigs, although it still recommends getting the shot. Continue reading
Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Adha as over 2 million pilgrims carry out the final rites of the hajj in Saudi Arabia. Continue reading
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
For minorities, the struggle to get help can often be more pronounced — and barriers to access to be more difficult to transcend. Continue reading
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
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
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
