End of year message! Check out highlights of 2023!
End of Year Message
December Highlights
Dear brothersand sisters,
Assalamu alikum we rahmatullah wa barakatu.
2023 has been an immensely challenging year for our community and our ummah.
We have faced rising hate and systemic islamophobia. Community members continue to face harassment and discrimination in schools, at work, and public places. Government bureaucracies continue to discriminate against Muslims and Muslim charities.
We have experienced active efforts to limit our religious freedoms when it comes to gender and sexual ethics, and parental rights particularly in public schools. Children and parents are being bullied to actively endorse lifestyles and choices that run counter to their faith. Our kids are being told they don’t belong unless they change their values.
Abroad we have witnessed horrific atrocities and the unfolding of a genocide and human catastrophe of our Palestinians brothers and sisters in Gaza. We have witnessed our government supporting the displacement of more than 2 million people, the starvation of an entire population, the destruction of health care facilities and critical civilian infrastructure, and the incessant killing of children, women and men, with little action or regard....
Your brother,
Abdullatif Bakbak
MAC President-Executive
Latest News
"Reflecting on the CRA audits of Muslim charities"
By MAC Executive, Abdul Nakua
Upcoming Events
Montreal
"The Muslim ummah and its contemporary issues" (in Arabic)
Dec 20-Jan 1 | Online/In-person
"Annual Qiyam: Defend the Truth"
Dec 31 | Online/In-person
GTA
"MAC's 21st Quran Contest "
Jan 1 | Mississauga
Calgary
"MAC Calgary Youth Conference"
Jan 6 | Calgary
London
Ottawa
Help us end the year strong!
The Muslim Association of Canada strives to be an anchor for the community. We aim to touch more lives and expand our footprint through education and service to many more communities across the nation.
Help us end the year strong! Donate to MAC before the end of the year to take advantage of 2023 tax credits.
Highlights from 2023
Charter Challenge Updates
MAC Statements:
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April 2023:
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September 2023:
In the News:
Parental Rights in Canada
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Statement by Canadian Muslim Organizations on the #1MillionMarch4Children - read statement
Palestine
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Freedom of Expression in Canada:
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A Reminder to Have Faith During These Difficult Times in the Middle East - **
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MAC presented a deputation to the Mississauga City Council on November 23, 2023.
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Multi-Faith Gathering in Solidarity at Masjid Toronto.
New in 2023
Canadian Islamic College
Barrhaven Islamic Centre
By the Grace of Allah, MAC Ottawa has a new centre 'Barrhaven Islamic Centre BIC'.
Evansdale Islamic Centre
By the Grace of Allah and the donations of the community, the land for the new school in Edmonton was secured.
Nationaland Local Events
Islam & Life
, a live YouTube show, has its 2nd season earlier this year. Check out for all episodes. Great episodes on how to prepare for Ramadan!
MAC Convention
MAC Convention took place in July 2023 in Toronto and was a great success allhumdulilah!
Stay tuned for further details on #MACCON24!
Ramadan Programming
MAC local centres held various activities in preparation for the holy month Ramadan
Eid Festivals
MAC chapters held prayers and festivals for Eid El Fitr and Eid Al Adha all across Canada. They were attended by thousands of community members.
Quran Competitions
Quran contest took place in multiple cities across the country this past year - most notably in Mississauga (1350 contestants) and in Calgary (310 contestants). Reach out to your local MAC centre to find out more info!
Islamic Civilization Expo
Islamic Civilization Exposition by MAC Montreal - October 2023
Youth
Schools
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- OGS (Mississauga)
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- OGS (Mississauga)
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- MIS Edmonton
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- MISCalgary
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For a full list of MAC fulltime and part-time schools, check out our website!
Youth Programs
MAC Youth and Youth Junior teams have been had at work providing our children and young people with a variety of programming all across the country! From , to activities at the masjid to trips, and much much more! Check out your local centre/chapter socialmedia pages
NotableCommunity Members
In Memory of Dr Lamia Ben Jemaa
A proud Tunisian-Canadian, Sr. Lamia dedicated 35 years of her blessed life to nurturing communities in Ontario through important institutional projects - **
Recognition of Community Leaders
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The Federal Government honours Muslim community leaders with *Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Award - *
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Sharaf Sharafeldin as one of the Top 30 Canadian Social Purpose Newsmakers of 2022 - **
Stand with Palestine
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