4 Nov - Edmonton's Muslims Celebrate Eid-ul-Adha
Edmonton Muslims will be celebrating Eid-al-Adha on November 6, 2011. Eid-al Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhull-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic Calendar and marks the end of the annual pilgrimage (Hajj) to Mecca...

24 Oct - Celebrating Our Faiths
Celebrating our Faiths is an on-going joint venture of the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education and Action. The program’s aim is to create an opportunity for the citizens of Edmonton to learn about various faith communities and their traditions, thereby enhancing the understanding and awareness of the rich diversity that exists in Edmonton...

10 Sep - Edmonton's Muslims Host Annual Dinner in the Inner City
On Sunday, September 11th the Muslim communities of Edmonton will be holding its annual luncheon for the homeless...

28 Aug - Edmonton's Muslims Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr
Muslims all around the world will be celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Tuesday August 30, 2011, the first day of Shawwal, the month following the fasting month of Ramadan...

2 Jul - A Renowed Edmonton Scholar Passes Away
It is with great sadness that the Edmonton Council of Muslim Communities (ECMC) announces the passing of Professor Ibrahim Abu-Rabi, the first holder of the Edmonton Council of Muslim Communities Chair in Islamic Studies at the University of Alberta...

1 Mar - Edmonton Muslims Commemorate Prophet's Birthday
To mark the occasion of Prophet Muhammad’s (Peace be upon him) birthday, the Edmonton Council of Muslim Communities (ECMC) and the His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Council for Edmonton have organized a special celebration on Sunday March 6, 2011 at the Royal Alberta Museum located at 12845 102 Avenue...

2 Jun - Edmonton Muslims Celebrate Eid-ul-Adha
The majority of Edmonton’s Muslims will be celebrating Eid-al-Adha on the 16th of November, with some communities commemorating the festival on the 17th...

10 Sep - Edmonton Muslims Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr
On Friday September 10th, 2010, following the fasting month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr...

2 Jun - ECMC Expresses Concern Over Flotilla Raid
The Edmonton Council of Muslim Communities (ECMC) wishes to register its deep concern over the recent Israeli attack in international waters on a humanitarian flotilla bound for the besieged Gaza Strip. According to the latest media news, 14 people are dead and several dozen wounded or missing as a result of this action...

25 Nov - Edmonton Muslims Celebrate Eid-ul-Adha
Edmonton Muslims will be celebrating Eid-ul-Adha on 27th November. It is one of two festivals and also the oldest of religious festivals celebrated by all Muslims around the world. Eid al Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhull-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic Calendar and marks the end of the annual pilgrimage (Hajj) to Mecca...

8 Nov - Edmonton Muslim Communities Offer Their Sympathy
Edmonton Muslims, like all Canadians, are deeply shocked and saddened by the shooting deaths of soldiers and civilians at Fort Hood in Texas on November 5, 2009...

2 Apr - Edmonton Muslims Commemorate Prophet's Birthday
Prophet Muhammad (peace is upon him) was born on 12th day of Rabi-al- Awal 1430 as per the Islamic calendar. To mark this occasion, the Edmonton Council of Muslim Communities (ECMC) and His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Council for Edmonton have organized a special commemoration on Sunday April 5th...

29 Sep - Edmonton Muslims Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr
Muslims all around the world will be celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday, October 1st, 2008, following the fasting month of Ramadhan. Eid-ul-Fitr is a unique festival...

27 Aug - Edmonton Muslims Welcome the Month of Ramadan
The world’s 1.5 billion Muslim will start a month long fast to mark the Month of Ramadan, which will begin in Canada on September 1st, 2008...

24 Apr - Edmonton Muslims Commemorate Prophet's Birthday
To mark the occasion of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), which was on 12th day of Rabi’-al-Awwal 1429 AH, the Edmonton Council of Muslim Communities and His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Council for Edmonton have organized a special commemoration on Sunday April 27th at the Belle Rive Jamatkhana and Centre located at 9504-153 Avenue. The event will include a talk by Professor Hasan-Uddin Khan, a Distinguished professor of Architecture and Historic Preservation...

10 Dec - Edmonton Muslims Celebrate Eid-ul-Adha
Muslims all around the world will be celebrating Eid-ul-Adha on the 19th and the 20th of December. It is one of two festivals and also the oldest of religious festivals celebrated by all Muslims...

24 Oct - Edmonton Muslims Host Annual Dinner in the Inner City
The Edmonton Muslim community will be hosting a dinner at the Boyle Street Centre on Sunday, October 28, 2007.  The dinner will be held at 10116 – 105 Avenue from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m...

10 Oct - Edmonton Muslims Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr
Muslims all around the world are, based on sighting of the new moon, expected to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday October 13th 2007, which falls on the first day of Shawwal, the month which follows Ramadhan, the month of fasting...

12 Sep - Edmonton Muslims Welcome the Month of Ramadan
Starting September 13th, Muslims across the world will observe Ramadan by abstaining from food, drink, and worldly pleasures from dawn to dusk for one month...

29 Dec - Launch of 'Light of Islam' Display at City Hall
The Edmonton council of Muslim Communities will launch The Light of Islam Display at City Hall on January 4, 2007 at 12.00 noon.  The display will provide an insight on Islam and Muslims and reflect the occasion of Eid Al Adha (Festival of Sacrifice)....

03 Nov - Edmonton Muslims Feed The Needy To Celebrate End Of Ramadan
To mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, the Edmonton Council of Muslim Communities (ECMC) and Islamic Family Social Services Association (IFSSA) will jointly be hosting the Annual Eid Dinner at the Boyle Street Community Service Co-op...

22 Sep - Edmonton Muslims Welcome the Month of Ramadan
Starting September 23rd or 24th, Muslims across the world will observe Ramadan by abstaining from food, drink, and worldly pleasures from dawn to dusk for one month...