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NewsJan 29, 2026
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Muslim Link is the online hub for Muslims in Canada. During Ramadan, readers come to our site for information about Taraweeh prayer locations across Canada, community iftars, bazaars, and educational opportunities.
NewsMar 14, 2023
New Canadian Short Film Explores Issues of Self-Harm and Mental Health in Muslim Communities
Nesa Huda is a Desi Muslim filmmaker from Mississauga, now based in Los Angeles. She is currently working as a Script Coordinator on the ABC show "The Company You Keep", starring Milo Ventimiglia.
NewsMar 9, 2023
New Book by Ottawa Muslim Explores Journey Through Faith and Bipolar
Bassem Elghawaby has a passion for helping people reach their full potential and increase their emotional intelligence and self awareness.
NewsAug 10, 2022
Looking for a Place to Rent? Have a Place to Rent Out? Muslim Link Launches Section to Help Connect Muslims
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NewsOct 26, 2016
Dhilal Alhaboob: Meet One of Canada's One Young World Ambassadors
Yemeni Canadian Dhilal Alhaboob had the opportunity to participate in the One Young World Summit which took place in Ottawa from September 28 th to October 1 st . She represented both Canada and Yemen. Muslim Link interviewed Dhilal about her experience at the summit which gathered together young…
NewsOct 26, 2016
October Is Now Islamic History Month in Ontario
Islamic History Month was first recognized in the province of Manitoba. It has been recognized federally since 2007 and on October 6, 2016 it was recognized in Ontario, the province with Canada's largest Muslim population. The bill to recognize Islamic History Month in Ontario was introduced by the…
NewsOct 4, 2016
A Hackathon for Muslim Canadians: Interview with the Team Behind ILM Weekend
A group of Muslims in Toronto have come together to create ILM Weekend ( January 21-22, 2017 ), where Muslims and non-Muslims will come together to brainstorm and develop innovative products and services for Muslims. The deadline to apply to participate in the weekend is October 15, 11:59 pm. Click…
NewsSep 30, 2016
Children’s Aid Society Collaborates with Muslim Organizations to Bring Eid al Adha to Muslim Children in Care
This Eid al Adha was special for a group of Muslim children in our city that our community sometimes forgets. The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO), Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa (CAFO), Muslim Family Services of Ottawa (MFSO) , and CAS Friends collaborated to ensure that Muslim…
NewsSep 19, 2016
The Ottawa Run for Palestine Returns for a Second Year
In 2015, Palestinian Canadian Habib Khoury founded the Ottawa Run for Palestine (ORFP) . The run is back again after last year’s success. This year, the run will be taking place on Sunday, September 25 th at the Aviation Museum, followed by a BBQ featuring Palestinian cuisine . The run raises funds…
NewsAug 19, 2016
Run for the Horn Aims to Raise Awareness about Mental Health in Ottawa While Raising Funds to Support Those Coping with Mental Illness in Somalia
On Saturday, August 20 th , community members are encouraged to attend the Run for the Horn Marathon and BBQ at Britannia Beach to raise awareness about mental health issues in Ottawa and to raise funds to support the Habeeb Mental Health Foundation in Mogadishu, Somalia. Muslim Link interviewed…
NewsAug 11, 2016
Consolidated List of Recommendations by the Justice for Abdirahman Coalition
The Justice for Abdirahman Coalition is asking that members of the community contact their elected representatives at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels by September 5th to demand justice for Abdirahman Abdi. The following is the statement released by the Justice for Abdirahman Abdi…
NewsAug 11, 2016
Official Statement from the Canadian Somali Mothers' Association
This is the Canadian Somali Mothers’ Association’s official statement regarding the vicious killing of Abdirahman Abdi by Ottawa Police Officers on Sunday, July 24 th , 2016, and the impact of the killing on the Ottawa Black Community.
NewsAug 11, 2016
Message of Condolences from Chief Charles Bordeleau to the Somali Community of Ottawa
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatulaahi wa Barakatuhu To our valued Somali Community of Ottawa, On this most difficult time in our community, the Ottawa Police Service would like to express our sincere condolences first to Abdirahman Abdi’s family ( inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'oon) and to the entire…
NewsJul 27, 2016
Supporting the Family of Abdirahman Abdi
Hundreds gathered on Tuesday for a vigil in memory of Abdirahman Abdi in front of his home on Hilda Street.
NewsJul 15, 2016
Play Soccer While Fundraising for Syrian Refugees: United for Syria Tournament
Muslim Link interviewed Rayanne Bendaoud about how her encounter with a Syrian refugee in Ottawa inspired her to organize the United for Syria Soccer Tournament this Saturday, July 23rd to raise money for refugees supported by the United Nations’ Refugee Agency (UNHCR) . (If you would like to…
NewsJun 30, 2016
Check Out The 2016 MAC Eid and Summer Festival
The Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) is holding its annual Eid al Fitr prayer and hallmark Muslim Summer Festival together on July 6 th from 8am to 8pm at the Ernst & Young Centre. Participants will also have an opportunity to make their Zakat donations to Islamic Relief Canada , one of the…
NewsJun 23, 2016
Check Out The Third Annual Eid Bazaar at Jami Omar This Saturday
Sisters Madeha and Fariha Irshad are collaborating again for this year’s Eid Bazaar at Jami Omar, taking place from 12pm to 6pm Saturday, June 25 th . Muslim Link interviewed the sisters about how they are trying to build the Bazaar into an annual community event.
NewsJun 23, 2016
Check Out University of Ottawa Students Feed the Mission Ramadan Initiative This Friday
University of Ottawa students Nora Abdalaal, Tuba Yousuf, Jawdat Saleh, and Nour Khalaf, have raised enough funds to provide meals for a number of people at the Ottawa Mission this Friday, June 24 th . Volunteers are still welcome to get involved to help with preparation and distribution. Muslim…
NewsJun 20, 2016
Making a Difference for One Syrian Family: The University of Ottawa’s Social Wellness Club’s Crowdfunding Campaign
The University of Ottawa’s Social Wellness Club has joined a Group of Five to privately sponsor a Syrian family. T hey are crowdfunding $5,000 over Ramadan as their contribution to this joint effort . Financial contributions can be made online here . Muslim Link interviewed the club members about…
NewsJun 14, 2016
Ottawa-Gatineau Mosques Condemn the Horrific Mass Shooting in Florida
The United Muslim Organizations of Ottawa Gatineau (UMO-OG) strongly condemn the mass shoo ting in Orlando on Sunday, June 12, 2016. We extend our sincerest condolences to the victims and their families. We believe that human life is sacred in Islam and protecting it is one of the main objectives…
NewsMay 31, 2016
Imams Urge Ottawa Muslims To Donate To CHEO This Weekend
The Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau and the United Muslim Organizations of Ottawa-Gatineau are raising funds to present to CHEO on behalf of the Muslim community, live during their annual Telethon on CTV Ottawa this weekend, June 4-5.
NewsMay 31, 2016
EIDY: Young Entrepreneur Sparking Children’s Excitement for Ramadan
Muslim Link interviewed to Ottawa-based entrepreneur and university student Nayaelah Siddiqui, founder of EIDY, a product aimed at helping children celebrate Ramadan who live in non-Muslim majority countries.
NewsMay 13, 2016
Ottawa Muslim Community Raises $64,000 Towards Fort McMurray Relief Effort
The United Muslim Organizations of Ottawa-Gatineau were able to raise $64,000 in donations for Fort McMurray Fire Relief. Much of these donations came in from the Muslim community at Friday Prayer Services on May 6th. These donations are being channelled through the Canadian Red Cross, so they will…
NewsApr 14, 2016
Haitian Canadian Hopes to Help Bring Clean Water to Drought-Stricken Village
Last year, Haitian Canadian Fatima Estime visited the drought stricken village of Desab in Haiti. The village is facing chronic challenges around accessing clean water. Fatima is now determined to work to help support the village. Muslim Link interviewed Fatima about her experience in Haiti,…

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