Muslim Association of Canada (MAC)
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https://t.co/smQQMisQEe | MAC is a national, grassroots, Islamic organization, offering educational & religious services in 13 🇨🇦 cities https://t.co/xHXnRr9gLo
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Joined January 2012
Last night, a MAC Montreal mosque was vandalized with anti-Palestinian hate graffiti. This is not an isolated act—it’s part of a rising wave of Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism in Canada. We call on leaders to condemn this hate. See our statement:
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We were honoured to welcome PM Mark Carney to the MAC Eid Festival in Ottawa. Eid this year falls on the Afzaal family anniversary — a reminder of rising Islamophobia — and as Gaza continues to suffer with the ongoing genocide, we reflected on our responsibility for justice at
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MAC Give Mississauga, in collaboration with MAC Youth & MAC Youth Jr, is making a meaningful impact this Ramadan! @CBCToronto captured our #Ramadan FoodShare initiative, where youth and children packed 150 food hampers filled with essential items for refugee families from Gaza
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MAC congratulates @AmiraElghawaby and @CdnHeritage on the launch of The Canadian Guide to Understanding and Combatting Islamophobia! This is a crucial step toward a more inclusive 🇨🇦. We look forward to its impact in educating, dispelling stereotypes, and fostering allyship.
🚀 Just launched: The Canadian Guide to Understanding and Combatting Islamophobia: For a more inclusive Canada. 🍁 This resource is now available for anyone looking to better understand Islamophobia and its detrimental impacts on Canadian Muslims. It contains information to
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Sharaf Sharafeldin, MAC President-Strategy, praised a student-led initiative in Toronto as “a powerful act of inclusion, unity, and recognition for the Muslim community,” emphasizing its importance “amid rising Islamophobia.” https://t.co/aDk2VreGai via @torontostar
thestar.com
A group of GTA Muslim high school students hope to spread joy and awareness to the community as hundreds of thousands of Muslims in Toronto observe Ramadan in March.
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Muslim charity calls court ruling on audit a green light for government overreach https://t.co/6SdjT36D6N via @torontostar
thestar.com
OTTAWA - A major Muslim charity is calling a new court ruling a green light for government overreach after losing its latest bid to halt a Canada Revenue Agency audit.
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Targeted audits conducted by a little-known division within the CRA has been at the root of escalating tension between the organization and the Muslim charitable sector over the past decade, writes Abdul Nakua @MACNational #CRA #audits #cdnpoli
nationalobserver.com
If the escalating tensions between Canada's Muslim charitable sector and the CRA are ever to be resolved, it will require some honest and serious introspection on the part of the organization.
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"This Eid has been a tough Eid for a lot of people," said Abdullatif Bakbak, MAC President-Executive. Read full article 👉 https://t.co/ATi7UXb769
cbc.ca
Muslims in Mississauga celebrated Eid al-Fitr with food and parties and prayers for those suffering abroad to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
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“The theme is in solidarity with people in Gaza,” Imam of Rose City Islamic Centre, Muhammad Abuelezz, said. https://t.co/EnLSSzShrZ via @TheWindsorStar
windsorstar.com
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Amy Awad from MAC Ottawa speaks with @LaRotonde about Ramadan for those under 25. https://t.co/n2AwISKML9
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MAC invites the community to join in honouring Dr. Lamia’s remarkable life by contributing to the growth of this fund. To donate:
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The Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) is honoured to welcome the establishment of The Dr. Lamia Ben Jemaa Education Fund, a remarkable initiative introduced by Dr. Ben Jemaa's family. Read the full announcement: https://t.co/D8eW5L5hET
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An important contribution on the discussion on CRA progress towards better guidance. The MAC charter challenge had an important role in exploring the challenges of charities who advance religion and the dialogue for reform. @Phil_journal
https://t.co/q88NXac92R
thephilanthropist.ca
With almost 40% of the registered charities in Canada religious charities, failure to release the guidance has tangible implications for many organizations trying to comply with federal income tax...
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Ramadan Mubarak! MAC is pleased to announce that Monday March 11th, 2024 will be the first day of Ramadan 1445 Hijri. MAC follows The Fiqh Council of North America which utilizes the criteria of the European Council of Fatwa and Research (ECFR). Read full statement:
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We urge Muslim charities, including mosques, relief organizations, and educational institutions, to participate and share their experiences. Your voices are essential in guiding the CRA towards more equitable practices.
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The success of MAC's Charter Challenge in highlighting the CRA's biases was a pivotal milestone, with a recommendation from an Ontario Superior Court Judge for the CRA to overhaul its practices. This initiative marks an impportant step towards fostering understanding and change.
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After years of dedicated community advocacy for reform in the CRA due to its practices targeting Muslim charities, we recognise this effort led by @IISUofT and Professor @AnverEmon. It's crucial for the CRA to allocate resources towards dialogue and rectifying the biases that
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Marking the anniversary of the Quebec City Mosque shooting on Jan 29, 2017, MAC has delivered a letter to the Prime Minister detailing the ongoing challenges faced by Canadian Muslims. Let's also pause to honor the lives tragically lost to Islamophobia on this day. A reminder
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“We should do it every year to not only remember [the victims of Jan. 29, 2017] but also to remember their story and the meaning of this event", Samer El Niz, MAC’s Quebec communications director. https://t.co/X3QcaYOy7u
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