York Region Muslims

“I took 23 eyes out in the almost three weeks that I was [in Gaza]...I don’t even know if those patients are alive.” Dr. Yasser Khan tells @mehdirhasan & @NaomiAKlein that without a ceasefire or aid, life is a death sentence for his patients. Full interview linked in replies.

Today marks four years since the terrorist attack that claimed the lives of four members of the Afzaal family in London, Ontario – an act of Islamophobic hatred that shook Canadians from coast to coast to coast. It was not only an attack on one family, or community, but on our…

Canadians of all backgrounds, and specifically Canadian Palestinians with loved ones in Gaza and the West Bank, have persistently called for the upholding of international humanitarian law. Too many innocent lives have been lost, or forever changed; so many more are at risk.

On behalf of YRM, Eid Mubarak to all Muslims celebrating. On this blessed occasion, as we mark the end of another Ramadan, we keep our oppressed brothers and sisters around the world in our duas. We pray for peace, justice and humanity to prevail. Ameen 🤲🏾 #EidMubarak

🗞️Distressing act of violence committed against a visibly Muslim woman when a perpetrator assaulted her, & attempted to set her hijab on fire. Islamophobia has led to too much violence in our country. Such hate has absolutely no place in our communities. ctvnews.ca/toronto/local/…

Ramadan embodies the values of compassion, empathy and generosity. To all those who will spend this sacred time amid displacement and violence, I wish to express a special message of support. And I join those observing Ramadan to call for peace and mutual respect.

In this Holy Month, let us all embrace our common humanity to build a more just and peaceful world for all. — @antonioguterres as millions of people around the world begin to observe #Ramadan.

The blessed month of Ramadan is upon us. A month of fasting, prayer, charity and reflection. We pray for peace and healing for all those struggling and for steadfast resolve in the quest for justice everywhere. Ramadan Mubarak! 🤲🏾🌙☪️ #Ramadan2025

Check out this episode of Tune In YRDSB where we discuss the way MSAs are supporting Muslim students. open.spotify.com/episode/56bqh1…

🧵Creating safe spaces for students to have their unique identities celebrated is part of our collective work to dismantle hate & oppression. Muslim Student Associations are a beautiful example of these spaces & our board is seeing more and more of them started at our schools.

Our team was pleased to work with @StatCan_eng 🍁 on this infographic on the Muslim population in 🇨🇦. It highlights some fascinating facts about our vibrant, diverse and growing communities.

Today is the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People❤️ We gathered this week for a moving vigil to mourn the tens of thousands of innocent lives stolen & harmed in Gaza & Lebanon, to call for peace & justice, alongside Ministers, MPs, staffers & community.

This special video message goes out to all my friends at @EldersMills. Although I wasn’t able to make the visit to see you all - I wanted to leave you all with an inspiring message to end this year going into 2025. Stay resilient. You are all diamonds. @YRDSB.

Extraordinary Women from the Golden Age of Muslim Civilisation – 1001 Inventions #IslamicHeritageMonth #womenshistorymonth 1001inventions.com/womens-day/

🧵Today, we commemorate #Juneteenth, a day that acknowledges the emancipation of the last enslaved Black people in the United States. This day, also known as #FreedomDay, represents a pivotal moment in our nation's history—

Congratulations to our brother Jaylen Brown! Masha Allah 🎉🏆🤲🏾 #NBAChampionship #nbafinals #MVP🏆

I met with CBC President Catherine Tait last week to raise many of the issues highlighted in this recent open letter, as well as in past media coverage about serious concerns related to the perceptions and experiences of anti-Palestinian racism and Islamophobia at the public…

PR: NCCM Calls for an Investigation into the Fredricton High School Incident, and Calls on Politicians to Stop Irresponsible Speculation NCCM is calling for a complete investigation into the incident that took place at the Leo Hayes High School (LHHS) and a physical assault that…

Today, Canadian Muslims of Palestinian descent are marking "the Nakba" alongside fellow Palestinians in Canada and around the world. Translated as "the Catastrophe", 76 years ago today marks the beginning of the mass internal & external displacement and dispossession of…

Last week I attended an event with high school students who shared how they were prevented from holding a school bake sale to support civilians in Gaza. Then I heard how another high school asked students to replace the term “Gaza” with “Middle East”. Along with banning…