Assalamou alaikoum wa rahmatou Allahi wa barakatouh,
 
This is to let you know that the moon has been sighted on Wednesday, 29th Zul-Hijja, 1433, 14th of November, 2012, in accordance with our criteria. Therefore, Thursday, November 15th, is the first day of Muharram and the first day of the Islamic New Year 1434.
 
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Assalamou alaikoum wa rahmatou Allahi wa barakatouh,

We would like to take this occasion of unity and season of spirituality, in these special ten days of Zul-Hijja, to wish you and your family a very happy and blessed month of Zul-Hijja filled with good deeds, more of which in the first ten days, in accordance with the Sunna, and may Allah accept our repentance, good deeds and accept the efforts of all those performing Hajj. Continue reading

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Montreal, Quebec, October 10^th, 2012- The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) expressed its disappointment over the recent decision by Public Safety Minister Vic Toews to cancel the contracts of all non-Christian chaplains at federal prisons.

 

“This move by the Harper government is clear discrimination against all the inmates of other faiths, such as Muslims, Jews, Sikhs, Hindus and Buddhists,” stated Salam Elmenyawi, president of MCM. “It is unreasonable to expect a Christian chaplain to be able to offer religious counsel and spiritual guidance to those of other faiths.”
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Montreal, Quebec, October 3^rd, 2012- The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) extends an open invitation to the Montreal community to partake in its city wide Mosque Open Doors event, taking place at number of mosques in the Montreal area on Sunday October 7^th, 2012.

“The Open Doors event is a unique opportunity for members of different religious and cultural groups in Montreal to come together,” said Salam Elmenyawi, president of MCM. “Together we can build bridges of social cohesion in our communities, embracing and promoting feelings of respect, understanding, peace and goodwill.”
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Montreal, Quebec, September 29^th, 2012- The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) welcomed the return of Canadian Omar Khadr back to Canada, after a decade in Guantanamo Bay and a year after he was eligible for repatriation.

 

“As Omar Khadr’s case moves out of Guantanamo and into the Canadian system, we hope that at last justice will be served in this case,” stated Salam Elmenyawi, president of MCM. “It is about time that Canada brought Omar Khadr home from Guantanamo, as it is a disgrace that we were the only Western nation left to have a citizen in a detention facility that imprisons children and operates outside the rule of law.”
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Montreal, Quebec, September 14^th, 2012- The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) condemned the recent violence following protests in the Middle East over the release of an online film that negatively depicts Islam and Muslims and extends its condolences to the families of the deceased.

 

“The filmmaker desires to create hatred and division and to react with violence is to fall into their trap,” stated Salam Elmenyawi, president of MCM. “Such violence will only lead to more violence and will not advance the religious, political or social interests of any group. Although we are disgusted by the message of the film, our response must be balanced and such acts of violence are in no way justified. To take the life of an innocent person is like taking the life of all of humanity and these senseless acts go against the very teachings and values of our Prophet.”
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Montreal, Quebec, September 4^th, 2012- The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) extends its congratulations to the winners of this week’s provincial election, as well to all members and  leaders of the other parties participating in the election, appreciating their efforts and determination.

“The election campaign brought to light many serious issues on the minds of all the people of Quebec, we hope all elected officials will come together to work hard to serve the interests and betterment of our people and our province,” stated Salam Elmenyawi, president of MCM. “Now is the time to buckle down and put an end to the divisive and imaginary issues and focus on the real issues and problems of importance to our province. We hope the government will act immediately to root out corruption, improve the economy, education and health system, while respecting the equality of all Quebecers and not infringing on the rights of any.”
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