SFU Multifaith Centre

05/11/2026

☀️SUMMER TERM IS HERE☀️
Here are some updates around the centre!

1. Vancouver Multifaith space has moved!! Find us in HC 7028 for a quiet prayer and meditation space.

2. New Carpet! In our Burnaby AQ3200 we have a carpeted and uncarpeted prayer and meditation space. Come check out the carpet in the new space!

3. Ablution/Wudu in Burnaby is reopened! We have gotten some new tile and mirrors in the ablution rooms!

05/01/2026

Did you know that today celebrates Vesak in some places around the world?
Sometimes known as Buddha Day or Visakha Puja – it is the most important day of the year for Theravada Buddhists that commemorates the birth, awakening and passing away of the historical Buddha; Siddhartha Gautama. This is observed on different days throughout Asia. Learn more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vesak

04/20/2026

Today begins the festival of Ridván, a 12 day festival in the Bahá'í faith commemorating Bahá'u'lláh's declaration. Learn more about the festival here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ridv%C3%A1n

Pictured: Bahai Gardens, Mount Carmel

04/10/2026

Did you know that this is Easter weekend for the orthodox traditions that follow the Julian calendar? Easter celebrates Christ's resurrection after death on the cross. There are many ways Easter is celebrated. One way, pictured, is Pysanky. A traditional technique using wax-resist dyeing to create intricate designs on eggshells that was adopted into Easter festivities. Learn more about Easter here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter

04/02/2026

Did you know tomorrow is Good Friday?
It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus and is the start of the Easter Celebration. Learn more about Good Friday here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Friday

03/31/2026

Did you know that Pesach, or Passover, begins tomorrow evening?
Pesach commemorates the departure of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and includes retelling of the Exodus by removing chametz, or leaven/grains, from diet and homes. (Book and unleavened bread pictured). Celebrated over 8 days in Canada, the first two days, and last two days are full holy days or "Yom Tov," with the first including Seder, and the last including special prayers and meals. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover

03/23/2026

Did you know the Multifaith Wudu/Ablution rooms are getting an upgrade?

During the construction alternate spots for ablution included the bathrooms on the SE corner of AQ 3000 or just across the Multifaith courtyard and loading bay to the BLU 9000 level bathrooms.

We are excited to get this started and apologize for the inconvenience and noise during the project.

Alternate prayer spaces also include the SUB 2402 or, for those living in SFU residence, the Multifaith Space in West Tower.

Thanks!

03/20/2026

Did you know Ramadan has ended and Eid is being celebrated all over the world?

Eid al-Fitr is the first of the two main festivals in Islam and falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Fitr begins with a communal prayer and is followed by visits to relatives, giving gifts, and sharing meals, with food being a central theme. This also gives the holiday the nickname "Sweet Eid." You can see maamoul cookies pictured: some of the traditional Arabic sweets for Eid celebrations. Learn more about Eid al-Fitr here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eid_al-Fitr

03/05/2026

Join the Multifaith Centre for a FaithTalk panel of different faith traditions on the practice and traditions around charity and alms-giving. We will present perspectives from Muslim, Catholic Jewish, Protestant and Buddhist Chaplains followed by Q & A and snacks. Join us in AQ 3159 at 12:30pm - 2pm. Get your ticket today!

Join us for a panel presentation from different faith traditions on the practice and traditions around charity and alms-giving.

03/02/2026

Did you know Purim begins tonight?
Purim is sometimes known as the Feast of Lots and is the Jewish holiday that commemorates the Jews being saved from Haman's evil plan as recounted in the book of Esther. Pictured are Hamantash, or "Haman's Pockets," a jam or poppy seed filled pastry commonly enjoyed during Purim.

Learn more about Purim: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purim