Islamic History Month Canada

06/11/2026

Now on YouTube!

Who were the first Muslims in Canada?

Long before Muslims became one of the largest and most visible faith communities in the country, a small number of Muslim settlers were already making their way here.

The First Muslims in Canada uncovers a little-known part of Canadian history: the presence of Muslims before Confederation, the traces they left in the archive, and the questions their stories raise about belonging, memory, and who gets included in Canada’s past.

Watch now on YouTube, and share to help bring these overlooked histories to more people.

Directed by Sabreen El Awad and Tamer Abdalla

Sponsored by the Inspirit Foundation

06/10/2026

Our arrival in this country was never only about what we could receive. It was about what we were destined to give. A community that thinks only in years will always be catching up. We need to think in generations.

06/08/2026

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Canadian Muslim scholar and interfaith leader Ingrid Mattson has been honored with Doctor of Divinity degree from Yale University in recognition of her decades of work in Islamic scholarship, interfaith dialogue, and community leadership. A convert to Islam, Mattson made history as the first woman and first convert to lead the Islamic Society of North America and has been widely recognized for building bridges across faith communities and promoting ethical leadership.

05/27/2026

Eid Mubarak! May Allah accept your sacrifices, du'aas, and good deeds during these blessed days.

On behalf of the Board of Islamic History Month Canada, we wish you and your loved ones a safe, peaceful and joyous Eid! 💛
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