The beginning of Fall marks “back to school” after a long summer vacation. It is certainly an exciting time for students. But for many families in Calgary, especially those with low incomes or who struggle with homelessness, “back to school” also puts a strain on domestic finances. School books, supplies and clothing can place an…
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Jun
Jun
The Dawoodi Bohra community of Calgary organised a Blood Donation Drive in partnership with Canadian Blood Services on Victoria Day – a day of the year when, historically, a higher-than-normal level of traffic accidents increases the demand for blood. The Bohras’ blood donation drive attracted a great number of volunteers from the community, many of…
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May
May
Paul Chiang, Member of Parliament for Markham—Unionville, MPP Daisy Wai, Mayor David West of Richmond Hill, Mayor Iain Lovatt of Stouffville and a host of esteemed dignitaries from Municipal, Provincial and Federal Government, joined the the Dawoodi Bohra community of Toronto to celebrate Eid at their masjid – or mosque – in Richmond Hill.
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Apr
Apr
To mark Earth Day, we spoke to Mubaraka Doctor, an Early Childhood Educator and member of the Vancouver community of Dawoodi Bohras, about her work inspiring children to care for the environment.
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Mar
Mar
The Dawoodi Bohra community of Vancouver hosted a virtual conference on Sunday 13 March to mark International Women’s Day. On this day, the Bohras remember with affection, devotion and respect one of the greatest women in Islam, Moulatona Khadija bint Khuwaylid (A.S), a remarkable businesswoman who, it was said, could trade dust for gold. At…
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Feb
Feb
The Dawoodi Bohra community of Vancouver hosted a virtual conference to mark the United Nations’ International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The fun and informative 30-minute session raised awareness among 30 young women and girls about the incredible career opportunities in STEM subjects.
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Feb
Feb
Dawoodi Bohra members of Mississauga were delighted to attend the third Interfaith Prayer Virtual Gathering hosted by Mayor Bonnie Crombie and the Interfaith Council of Peel. Honouring Canada’s Year of the Garden and the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week, the theme of this year’s gathering was “Nurturing Diversity.”
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Dec
Dec
The Dawoodi Bohra community of the Greater Vancouver Area coordinated a Canada-wide Bohra effort to collect supplies and financial donations to support ongoing relief efforts in aid of communities severely impacted by the recent floods in lower mainland BC.
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Dec
Dec
The Dawoodi Bohra community of Edmonton marked Islamic Heritage Month (Canada) and World Food Day 2021 by cooking and donating fresh hot meals to Wings of Providence, a non-profit second stage shelter.