Canadian Islamic History Month

Today marks the beginning of Canadian Islamic History Month, and for the very first time, we are celebrating it with the support of Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s first Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia.

Muslim communities have played a significant role in shaping the Canada we know today. In the first official census in 1871, there were about ten Muslims in the country. Today, nearly 5 percent of the Canadian population is Muslim, representing a diverse range of backgrounds and origins from every continent.

Every day, Muslim Canadians make significant contributions in various forms of art and across academic disciplines. This cultural and intellectual diversity contributes to making Canada a vibrant and inclusive country.