The Imam Ali Islamic Center in Toronto, Canada continues to hold its nightly Muharram program with guest speaker Dr. Sayed Moustafa al-Qazwini with lectures both in English and Arabic. Links to the lectures may be found on the IECOC Muharram lectures page or here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7b8xWhoMDy7AgLVZSZFuUg
For hundreds of years, Muslims have traditionally held sacred the first ten days of Muharram (Muharram is the first month in the Islamic calendar). These hallowed days turn into ten nightly vigils known as the commemoration leading up to Ashura. In Arabic, Ashura means tenth, and many Muslims recognize the…
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On Saturday, September 9th, the IECOC will be celebrating Eid al-Ghadeer. The program will begin with Maghrib prayers at 7:30 PM, followed by presentations including a keynote speech by Dr. Sayed Mostafa al-Qazwini. Eid al-Ghadeer marks the occasion in which the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib (as)…
This week Dr. Qazwini has returned from overseas and will resume leading the regular Thursday and Friday programs. All regular programs will be conducted as scheduled.
This year the IECOC will once again be holding its annual Muharram program. Please stay tuned for announcements and details.
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem In the Name of Allah, the Benificent, the Merciful Assalaamu alaykum, IECOC wishes you and your families a blessed Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Adha marks the completion of the Hajj pilgrimage, which celebrates the great struggles and sacrifices of Prophets Abraham (pbuh) and Ishmael…
Based on recent moon sightings, it had been determined that Wednesday, August 23rd is the first day of the month of Dhul Hijjah. Therefore, Thursday, August 31st will be the Day of Arafat, and Friday, September 1st will be the day of Eid al-Adha. The IECOC will hold Eid prayers…
The IECOC recently held its 7th annual Junior Youth Camp, titled “God, Love, Unity.” This year’s camp camp took place from August 25th-27th at the Outdoor Education Center located at the Irvine Regional Park. Campers enjoyed sports, games, zip-lining, great food, and other activities with one another. The camp strives…
This Friday the IECOC youth will be holding another session of its critically acclaimed “First Fridays” program, held monthly on the first Friday of the month. This upcoming proram falls on September 1st, and the program will begain at 7:00 PM with games. The title of the program is “The…