During the Holy Month of Ramadan, Muslims the World over are watching live video feed from Masjid al-Ḥarām in Makkah.

It feels serious and it is serious.

Then this happens.

Which is what makes this so… I don’t how to put this, unexpected…?

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Tuesday June 20 2017 was Graduation for Grade 7 students of the British Columbia Muslim School.

Found myself attending this ceremony having stayed inside Richmond Jamea Masjid after Fajr / Dawn Prayers where I took a nap, catching up on some long overdue sleep.

The BC Muslim School is immediately next door to the Masjid and both are operated by The BCMA, The British Columbia Muslim Association.

As you may see in the video above and the few photographs below, it was a happy and important day of all.

Congratulations to all the students and their families.

MashAllah, and Takbeer!

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“سنابات رمضانية مع جو سناب

This video comprises a series of snapchat I had been taking during Ramadan in Vancouver with community, friends and family.

Indeed Ramadan is a blessed month and my favourite atmosphere.

Hope you like and thanks for anyone who has been part of my experience.

هذا مقطع يعبر عن فرحتي في جو شهر رمضان المبارك”

Jawad Aarji

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Ramadan is just rolling on by… soon we will say bye to Ramadan.

For the Third Friday of Ramadan 2017, I decided to walk from my home to Masjid Omar Al-Farook in East Vancouver.

Or rather, the decision was made for me, as I waited too late to start my Jumah journey to reach any of the Friday Prayers in Surrey or Richmond on time.

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This year Moroccan Community of Vancouver had an opportunity to organize an Iftar on June 10th 2017.

This was an opportunity to connect with so many Moroccans around Vancouver area.

Brahim Jounh

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