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For this First Friday of Ramadan 2014, I wanted to tie up a lose end from Ramadan 2012.
Back then, I prayed Asr in the Dixon Musallah at 340 Dixon Road.
There, I learned that Jumah was performed in a much larger space next door at 320 Dixon Road in the underground parking lot. I made the effort to make it out there and alhumdulillah, was finally able to so.
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Comments Off on Day 6 – Joined #TeamFajr in Flemingdon Park, North York
Joined #TeamFajr in Flemingdon Park ( http://t.co/PqE0MTK67Y ) #NorthYork #Toronto #30Masjids pic.twitter.com/ybVzNdoN6U
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) July 3, 2014
This is Darul Khair Islamic Center which 30Masjids visited on Day 18 of Ramadan back in 2012.
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Comments Off on Day 5 – VIDEO: The Blessings of Ramadan – Shaikh Abdool Hamid – Masjid Toronto
Shaikh Abdool Hamid delivers Islamic Reminders on Mondays and Wednesdays in Masjid Toronto after the Dhuhr/Mid-Day Prayer.
Today’s Reminder was a continuation and conclusion of Monday’s Islamic Reminder regarding the many Blessings of Ramadan and how best to earn those Blessings.
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Comments Off on Ramadan Greetings from Toronto Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly, Premier Kathleen Wynne, Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Ramadan Mubarak to all Torontonians celebrating today. May you have a peaceful and blessed month. #Ramadan #Toronto pic.twitter.com/DLtRXDX4Gh
— Norm Kelly (@DMayorKelly) June 29, 2014
I want to extend my best wishes to all those celebrating this holiest month on the Muslim calendar. Ramadan Mubarak
— Kathleen Wynne (@Kathleen_Wynne) June 30, 2014
Best wishes to Muslims here at home & around the world as they prepare to observe the holy month of Ramadan. http://t.co/fmvGI0fTEH #cdnpoli
— Stephen Harper (@pmharper) June 27, 2014
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Comments Off on Day 3 – VIDEO: The Blessings of Ramadan – Shaikh Abdool Hamid – Masjid Toronto
Shaikh Abdool Hamid delivers Islamic Reminders on Mondays and Wednesdays in Masjid Toronto after the Dhuhr/Mid-Day Prayer.
Today’s Reminder was a good re-introduction regarding the many Blessings of Ramadan and how best to earn those Blessings.
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Comments Off on Day 1 – TARIC Islamic Centre
It’s the first Saturday of Ramadan 2014. I wasn’t quite sure if TARIC Islamic Centre, which 30Masjids first visited in Ramadan 2011, would still be be serving Iftar Dinner in addition to the simple Iftar of breaking the fast.
Why TARIC? Tonight?
My mom was reminiscing how TARIC had become my Dad’s favourite Masjid. Consequently, she wanted to visit TARIC on this first full day of fasting. So we made the trek out there from our side of the City; upon arrival with plenty of time to spare, we learned, that yes, Iftar Dinner was indeed still on.
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Comments Off on Day 1 – Bricco Kitchen and Wine Bar – 3047 Dundas Street West
Bricco Kitchen and Wine Bar…?
You might be thinking why is a WINE Bar being blogged about on 30Masjids?
It’s not just any wine bar, it’s located at 3047 Dundas Street West. Historic address of Toronto’s First Masjid, The Dundas Street Mosque!
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Adhan Al Maghrib / The Sunset Call to Prayer, Masjid Toronto, Friday June 27 2014
Bismillah,
AsalamAlayKum, and Ramadan Mubarak / Blessings of Ramadan be upon each and every one of you!
In the days before and leading up to Ramadan 2014, Muslims meeting me inside Masjids, plus other followers of the 30Masjids Project, have asked me if I would be doing it again this year?
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Comments Off on 30 MORE | Email to Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly – Request to Light up City Hall Twin Towers Green for Start and End of Ramadan 2014
@DMayorKelly Mr. Deputy Mayor, Thank you for verbally OKAYing lighting City Hall green for Ramadan+Eid al Fitr, when we spoke at DDay Event.
— HïMY SYeD (@30masjids) June 16, 2014
From: HiMY SYeD 6 June 2014 16:07
To: deputymayor@toronto.ca
Subject: Email Follow-up to In Person Request to Light up City Hall Twin Towers Green for Start and End of Ramadan 2014Good Afternoon Mr. Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly,
Thank you for immediately saying “YES” to Lighting Up City Hall Green ( The Traditional Colour in Muslim Culture ) for Ramadan, when we spoke in person for only the briefest of moments earlier this afternoon at the conclusion of D-Day Ceremonies in Nathan Phillips Square.
Ramadan is the Muslim Holy Month of Fasting.
Muslims observe a Lunar Calendar, with days beginning at Sunset.
Consequently, Ramadan begins 10 or 11 days earlier each year on the common solar calendar.
The tentative starting date for Ramadan this year is Saturday Evening, June 28 2014.
Ramadan is expected to end on Sunday Evening, July 27 2014.
Eid-al-Fitr ( A Muslim Day of Thanksgiving to acknowledge the successful conclusion of Ramadan ) is anticipated for Monday Morning, July 28 2014.
Due to the possibility of Visual Moonsighting being different than New Moon Calculations, there is a slight chance the actual dates this year are different than listed above.
Nevertheless, Lighting up City Hall Green on a pre-determined schedule with this much notice in advance is something likely to be understood by the wider Muslim Community, if it so happens either lighting is off by one day.
Therefore, on behalf of the wider Muslim Community, I would like to request Toronto City Hall be lit green on the Evening of Saturday June 28 2014 to mark the start of Ramadan, and then again on the evening of Monday July 28 2014 to Mark Eid-al-Fitr and the End of Ramadan.
There are an estimated 75,000 to 80,000 Muslim Families in the Greater Toronto Area.
It will be the first time that Ramadan and Eid al Fitr would be recognized in such a manner in our city.
Thank You Mr. Deputy Mayor for your attention.
Sincerely,
HiMY SYeD
http://30Masjids.ca / http://Twitter.com/30Masjids
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I visited Masjid Toronto today as part of Doors Open Toronto, and it was definitely the highlight of my day.
Everyone I met was so warm and friendly: from the welcomes outside on Dundas and inside at the front desk, to our excellent tour guides Omar and Omair who took us around the building and explained some of the basics of the practice of your faith, to the tireless calligrapher who wrote my name on a souvenir placard with such flair, to the funny ladies in the hall downstairs who loaded my plate with the BEST tuna croquettes, falafel, samosas, and so many delicious sweets!
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Comments Off on 30 MORE | Doors Open Toronto 2014 – Masjid Toronto
2014 was the third time Masjid Toronto has been a part of Doors Open Toronto. The first two years being in 2008 and 2009. So, it’s been a while. However, the visitor count has improved.
Day 1 saw 400 people tour Masjid Toronto; Day 2 a further 300 for a total of 700+ Visitors during the Doors Open Toronto 2014 weekend.
Following are a collection of tweets, images, and an ending video documenting the weekend to share a glimpse of Masjid Toronto and Doors Open Toronto 2014…
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Comments Off on 30 MORE | Doors Open Toronto 2014 – Bosnian Islamic Centre
Bosnian Islamic Centre, 75 Birmingham St. (East of Islington Ave) Etobicoke, Part of @Doors_OpenTO: Saturday & Sunday 12 pm – 4:45 pm #DOT14
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) May 24, 2014
For whatever reason, I can’t seem to find anything online, be it pictures, tweets or even a mention, about the Bosnian Islamic Centre and Doors Open Toronto 2014, to include in this blog post.
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Come experience and see a full pledge mosque this weekend at @Doors_OpenTO. You are all welcome. Our doors are open. pic.twitter.com/tYkDxG9GrP
— Islamic Foundation (@iftlive) May 20, 2014
.@iftlive a must-see during this year’s #DOT14. What a stunning space! Visit http://t.co/dTwm9bWvzV for details such as hours and a map.
— Doors Open Toronto (@Doors_OpenTO) May 20, 2014
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Comments Off on 30 MORE | Doors Open Toronto 2014 – Islamic Information & Dawah Centre International
Islamic Information & Dawah Centre International, 1168 Bloor St W, at Dufferin, Part of @Doors_OpenTO: Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm #DOT14
— HiMY SYeD (@30masjids) May 24, 2014
As part of @Doors_OpenTO took a guided tour of Islamic Information & Dawah Centre. #etobicoke #ward1 #ward2 #rexdale. pic.twitter.com/lQCrdwAh4C
— Kenny Robertson (@Robertson_TO) May 24, 2014
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Comments Off on 30 MORE | Doors Open Toronto 2014 – Canadian Turkish Islamic Heritage Association – Pape Cami
Canadian Turkish Islamic Heritage Association (@PapeCami), 336 Pape Ave. Part of @Doors_OpenTO: Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. #DOT14
— HiMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) May 24, 2014
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