Day 29 – Dhuhr – Bramalea Islamic Cultural Centre – BICC – 25 Kings Cross Road, Brampton

04 20 23'

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Made a snap decision to go pray my Dhuhr at Bramalea Islamic Cultural Centre.

Was going to pray my Midday Prayer elsewhere, at a Masjid I had not visited before at all, but time became short as I have been updating the 30Masjids website.

I don’t know if I can make Asr Prayer or even Maghrib Prayer today at any of the remaining Masjids I had wanted to visit for the first time ever.

Updating website entries of past days’ visits takes up as much if not more time in some cases that visiting the Masjids.

This is the way Allah (SWT) decreed it.

Many people say Ramadan went by much quicker, faster this year, than they can remember.

For me, it means today’s 30 Masjids in 30 Days of Ramadan stop at Bramalea Islamic Cultural Centre might be the final Masjid I am visiting during Ramadan 1444 and before Eid Al Fitr.

As my Grandfather, my Father’s Father, used to say,

“Don’t try to do everything.
Leave one or two things for God-Alone to do too, eh?”

— Syed Shah Hamid Hussain Qadri

And so as it is, I will leave a number of Masjids that I intended to visit during Ramadan 2023 for after Ramadan.

Perhaps visiting some of them as soon as breaking my fast during the Six Nafil Fasting Days of Shawwal in a different Masjid for each of those days.

Or, If Allah (SWT) gives me longevity to reach Ramadan 2024, then then.

InshAllah / AllahuAlam.

And God-Alone knows better.

HiMY

After Dhuhr Prayer and after Sunnah Prayers were completed by most of the remaining brothers inside the prayer hall,


A brother shared a brief reminder from the Hadith Collections.

I found the reminder…. applicable in my case, as someone who has been visiting different masjids, every day, for 30 days, when possible, during the past 13 Ramadans.

As I was staring up at the information screen, one of the Official Brothers of the Masjid asked about what I was waiting for to show up.

I explained that I could not find a graphic image on BICC’s website or Facebook page about this masjid’s Eid Al Fitr arrangements.

Shared with him my 30Masjids photocard and quick project description.

He called up the image on his smartphone and Alhumdulillah, I can now include in my other blog post listing Eid Al Fitr Prayers times and locations, as well as here.

This Eid Al Fitr slide is what I waiting for to show up on screen again.

Sunday afternoon, April 23 2023, The City of Brampton is holding its first ever Official Eid Celebration.

InshAllah, attend if you can.

It’s free.

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30 MORE | Day 29 – Eid Al Fitr 2023/1444 – Takbeerat & Eid Prayer Times & Locations – Brampton, Mississauga, Scarborough, Toronto

04 20 23'

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Eid Al Fitr 1444 / 2023 Prayer Times & Locations

Some are confirmed for Friday April 21 2023,

Some are awaiting Visual Moonsighting before Confirming their Eid Al Fitr Prayer being Friday or Saturday April 22 2023.

InshAllah, As I find them, I will keep updating this page of listing larger Eid Al Fitr Prayers…

I’m simply adding images and graphics, InshAllah, I can transcribe the details, which takes time, Well, SubhanAllah, I’ll do what I can…

Clicking the image will take you to the dedicated Eid Al Fitr webpage for each listing…

You can help by adding missing Eid Al Fitr prayer location information as a comment to this post.

Brampton

Mississauga

Scarborough

Toronto

Kitchener, Ontario

London, Ontario

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Montreal, Quebec

Metro Vancouver / Lower Mainland

Ottawa, Ontario

Calgary, Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta

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Night 29 – LIVESTREAM – Laylatul Qadr – Taraweeh – Witr – Dua – Shaikh Nazih Yafi – Al Rashid Mosque – Edmonton, Alberta

04 19 23'

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After returning home from Khatm Ul Qur’an at Sayeda Khadija Centre in Mississauga, Ontario,

I was able to watch the very end of Night 29 Taraweeh & Witr Prayer & Dua from Edmonton, Alberta.

It was being Livestreamed from what’s understood to be Canada’s First Masjid Congregation, Al Rashid Mosque.

Al Rashid Mosque was my 30 Masjids stop on Day 21 of Ramadan 2016, when I visited 30 Masjids in 30 Days in all 10 provinces of Canada.

Taraweeh Night 29 | Sh. Nazih Yafi

Nightly Reminder : Shaikh Ali Jomha

Al Rashid Mosque, Edmonton, Alberta

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Night 29 – Laylatul Qadr – VIDEO – Isha – Taraweeh – Khatm-ul-Qur’an – Sayeda Khadija Centre – Faith of Life Network – 7150 Edwards Blvd – Mississauga, Ontario

04 19 23'

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“KHATM-UL-QUR’AN

Please join us tonight,

Wed April 19 for our Khatm-ul Qur’an program in this blessed 29th night of Ramadan.

Iftar and sweets will be provided.”

— Sayeda Khadija Centre

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Day 28 – 7:30 p.m. – VIDEO – Community Iftar – “Ramadan Fast for A Day” – Mayor Patrick Brown – Jame Makki Masjid – 8450 Torbram Road – Brampton

04 19 23'

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Mayor of the City of Brampton, Patrick Brown, answering my question about his Ramadan 2023.

So many, many, many people kept wanting to have their photographs taken with the Mayor,

So in fairness, in Ihsan, I kept my interview to the single question and wished Patrick Brown an Eid Mubarak.

( Will update this blog post with more about tonight’s Iftar, InshAllah )

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Day 28 – LIVESTREAM – Final Resilient Hour Program of Ramadan 1444/2023 – Ramadan Reflections – Shaikh Ali Salem Jehaider – Shaikh Musleh Khan – Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick – Shaikh Ahmad Kutty – Zaheer Khan – Shaikh Abdool Hamid – IIT – Islamic Institute of Toronto

04 19 23'

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“Join us tonight ONLINE for our Final Resilient Hour as our scholars reflect on Ramadan and its blessings,

And give us parting reminders on how to maintain our Iman and Taqwa after Ramadan.”

— Islamic Institute of Toronto, Wednesday April 19 2023

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Day 28 – VIDEO – “Ramadan Fast for a Day” – Midday Check-in – Mayor Patrick Brown and Council – Brampton City Hall

04 19 23'

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“It’s mid-afternoon now and we are all starting to look forward to sunset.

“Its a bit easier fasting knowing that there is support and motivation in the office.

“A good lesson to get to know your neighbours, their customs, traditions and we can support each other.”

— Mayor Patrick Brown, Brampton City Hall

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Night 28 – 4:15 a.m. – VIDEO – Sahoor – “Ramadan Fast for A Day” – Mayor Patrick Brown – Bramalea Islamic Cultural Centre – Brampton

04 19 23'

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“I’m fasting today with the Muslim community to learn and share the experience.

We started at 4:15 am this morning at the Bramalea Islamic Cultural Centre with suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and will end the day at sunset with iftar to break our fast at the Jame Makki Masjid.

Join us.”

— Mayor Patrick Brown, Bramalea Islamic Cultural Centre

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Night 28 – VIDEO – Public Adhan Al Maghrib – The Call to Prayer after Sunset – Bramalea Islamic Cultural Centre – BICC – Brampton, Ontario

04 18 23'

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…This doesn’t seem like such a big deal now…

Alhumdulillah.

Public Adhan Al Maghrib, The Call to Prayer after Sunset,

Broadcast outside into the parking lot area in front of the Masjid,

Bramalea Islamic Cultural Centre,

25 Kings Cross Road, Brampton, Ontario.

~ 8:06 p.m., Tuesday April 18 2023, Day 27/Night 28 of Ramadan 1444.

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Night 27 – Laylatul Qadr – Isha – Taraweeh – Noon Academy Masjid – 12 Rutherford Road South – Brampton, Ontario

04 17 23'

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Adhan Al Isha, The Call to Night Prayer.


Standing in Iqamah for Salat Al Isha.


Making intention for Itikaaf.


Surah Ikhlas being recited collectively three times after completing first four Rakats of Taraweeh Prayer.


NoonAcademy.net/donate


Midnight.

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Day 26 – LIVESTREAM – Reflections on Islam – Special Ramadan 2023 Daily Radio Program

04 17 23'

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Donate to support Reflections on Islam : ReflectionsOnIslam.tv/thank-you/

Day 26 of Ramadan 2023,

Iftar needed to be at home because my cousin Sunny & cousin-sister-in-law Bushra were visiting.

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30 MORE | Sunday May 7 2023 : The History of Canadian Muslims in Toronto Jane’s Walk 2023

04 17 23'

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“The History of Canadian Muslims in Toronto Jane’s Walk”

DETAILS:

Following an Islamophobia incident in North York in late 2015,

HïMY SYeD led “The History of Muslims in Toronto – A Special December Jane’s Walk” a few days before Christmas.

It was well attended; much was learned, much was understood.

That very long walk was intended as a never-to-be-repeated event.

Yet Islamophobia persists… Quebec City Mosque Attack, and then Etobicoke, and then London.

Hate-motivated incidents continued throughout Ramadan 2023, with physical attacks in Markham, Montreal, and threats in Kitchener and elsewhere.

The History of Canadian Muslims is a new addition to this year’s Jane’s Walk transforming this into a “National” Jane’s Walk.

An overview of Muslim Presence in the Americas, and Ontario, since the 7th Century C.E. will be discussed.

This Jane’s Walk explains how 3rd, 4th, & 5th Generation Muslim Torontonians helped build our city, and our country.

This Jane’s Walk will visit at least five locations in The Junction and High Park neighbourhoods to reveal that history.

Walk stop locations:

  • The little known history of The Albanian Muslim Society of Toronto – The pivotal role of its founder, Reggie Assim
  • The Dundas Street Mosque – The City’s First Masjid
  • The Junction – Toronto’s First Muslim Neighbourhood
  • Former Location of High Park Sweets – Bloor Street West
  • Toronto’s FIRST Halal Butcher Shop – Roncesvalles Village
  • Jami Mosque – Toronto’s Second Islamic Centre and its national significance

TIME: Sunday May 7 2023 – 4:00 p.m.

MEETING POINT: Annette Street at Runnymede Avenue, Sidewalk on South West Corner of intersection.

WALK LEADER: Holding Orange “Walk With Us” Jane’s Walk sign; wearing a Green Square🟩

NEAREST PUBLIC TRANSIT: Runnymede Bus stop at Annette Street

WALK END LOCATION: Jami Mosque, 56 Boustead Avenue

Please help get the word out and as important…

…Join This Special Jane’s Walk!

See YOU on Sunday May 7 2023, and Thank You!

​As part of the Green Square Campaign🟩,

Green Squares (with safety pins) will be available for all who wish to wear one during this Jane’s Walk.

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30 MORE | NCCM : BREAKING NEWS – VIDEO – “NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is calling for an Emergency Debate in the House of Commons on the increased attacks on religious institutions in response to community calls for actions by organizations like NCCM”

04 17 23'

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“NCCM CEO Stephen Brown and Jagmeet Singh,

Leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party,

Call for emergency debate in parliament on the rise of hate against religious institutions.”

NCCM – Monday April 17 2023

“BREAKING NEWS:

Today,

After organizations like NCCM have been pushing all parties to take action,

Leader Jagmeet Singh of the NDP is tabling a request to the Speaker to convene an emergency debate in the House of Commons on the increased attacks on religious institutions,

Including in the aftermath of the attacks on mosques like the Islamic Society of Markham.

Enough is enough.

We need to see policies that will help all people in Canada stay safe through effective security programs,

Stronger community outreach programs,

Online harms legislation,

And hate crime legislation.

We will be in the House of Commons today to answer questions about the need for this emergency debate this afternoon.

Please support us by making a donation today,

Or calling your local MP to support the emergency debate convening today.”

— National Council of Canadian Muslims

Monday April 17 2023

“Hon. Anthony Rota, MP
Speaker of the House of Commons
222-N Centre Block
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6

April 17, 2023

Dear Mr. Speaker:

I am writing to you to give notice under Standing Order 52(2) that I will be seeking leave at the appropriate time later today to propose an emergency debate on the recent islamophobic and antisemitic acts on the heels of record high incidences in police-reported hate crimes in Canada.

As you are aware,

over the last few weeks we’ve seen brazenly hateful acts perpetrated at the Islamic Society of Markham and the Bagg Street Shul in Montreal,

which are among the oldest places of worship serving their respective communities in Canada.

These horrific incidents that happend over a short period of time are emblematic of the recent Statcan data on the sharp rise in police-reported hate crimes,

which reached a record high with a staggering 67% increase in hate crimes targeting religion.

Mr. Speaker,

the importance of this requested debate cannot be understated.

There is no place for hate in Canada and Canadians of all backgrounds should be able to practice their faith without fear and intimidation.

Given the federal government’s responsibility in responding to public safety and ensuring Canadians are safe from threats and violence,

these recent hateful acts and the rising incidents of hate crimes cannot go unaddressed by Parliament,

it’s imperative that all parties are afforded this opportunity to clearly denounce these incidents and debate the urgent measures needed to prevent further harm to our communities,

including immediately improving and expanding the Security Infrastructure Program to make places of worship safer,

ensuring that all major cities have dedicated hate crime units and combatting online hate that is emboldening these acts.

As always,

I thank you for your careful consideration of this application.

Sincerely,

[ signed ]

Jagmeet Singh

Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada

MP for Burnaby South”

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Night 26 – VIDEO – Meet Bedri Bylykbashi – Former Vice-President of Albanian Muslim Society of Toronto – 564 Annette Street

04 16 23'

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Bedri Bylykbashi is a former Vice-President of Albanian Muslim Society of Toronto

We met and spoke after Iftar Dinner and before Isha on the third floor of the Society’s building at 564 Annette Street.

Brother Bedri shared some of Toronto’s Muslim History.

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Day 25 – The Grandmother of All Masjids in Toronto – Albanian Muslim Society of Toronto – 564 Annette Street

04 16 23'

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The Albanian Muslim Society of Toronto, at 564 Annette Street, a few steps west of Runnymede Road, is our stop on Day 25 of Ramadan 1444 / Ramadan 2023.





“Zoti bereqet e gjitha të mirat Naim Gallapeni me familje për shtrimin e Iftarit sonte ne Xhaminë Shqiptare.

Vërtet ambient i mrekullueshëm në këto ditë të mbetura të Ramazanit.

Allahu kabul agjërimin dhe ibadetet, gjithmonë së bashku në të mire e devotshmëri.

Dhashtë Zoti ta arrijmë edhe Natë e Kadrit dhe shpërblimet e saja.”

“God bless Naim Gallapeni and his family for the Iftar tonight in the Albanian Masjid.

Truly a wonderful environment in these remaining days of Ramadan.

Allah accepts fasting and worship, always together in goodness and piety.

God willing, we will reach the Night of Qadr and its rewards.”

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