Muslim
Edmonton’s Afflatus Hijab fashion line to hit New York runway
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
Video emerges of alleged N.B. shooter making false statement about Muslims
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
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
Fatwa issued against measles vaccine in Muslim-majority Indonesia
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
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
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
Muslims and mental health — tackling age-old stigmas that make getting help difficult
For minorities, the struggle to get help can often be more pronounced — and barriers to access to be more difficult to transcend. Continue reading
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
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
