Muslim Women of Durham Region

We are a group of Canadian Muslim women volunteering our time and efforts in the Durham Region.

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We are excited to partner with five local libraries across the Durham Region to present Storytime for Islamic History Month this October.

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Our members are busying sewing reusable liners that will be used with sanitary pads to allow girls to go to school in the Dominican Republic in a collaborative project with @rotary_whitby_sunrise.

#sewing #givingback

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Today, our team had the opportunity to provide lunch for 45 guests at the DARS drop-in shelter located at the Pickering Library in Pickering.

With the support of our volunteers, we served a warm meal that included lasagna, sandwiches from Nazareth Brothers Bakery.

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We are excited to announce our 3rd annual Golden Age celebration made possible through a partnership grant from the Town Ajax. October is officially recognized as Islamic History Month in Canada, proclaimed by Parliament in 2007 to celebrate, educate, and share the rich culture

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We were proud to host our first mental health workshop dedicated to men—an important and often overlooked conversation within our community. Led by Waseem Munir, RSW, the session focused on Understanding Mental Health and Masculinity through the Sunnah.

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We recently held a workshop at Masjid Subhan Ajax funded by a grant from EnviroMuslims in collaboration with Subhan Islamic Association, and our local social worker, Sasha Ramoutar from TMYS Consultants. The workshop brought together youth for a dynamic leadership workshop.

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Our members and their families recently took part in a meaningful tree planting initiative at Greenwood Conservation, organized by the Town of Ajax.

In Islam, environmental stewardship is considered a sacred duty.

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On Wednesday, April 22, we proudly joined communities around the world in celebrating Earth Day 2026.

Islam places a profound emphasis on caring for the environment, viewing it as a sacred trust (amanah) from Allah that we are responsible for protecting.
#EarthDay2026

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We were delighted to host our third annual Eid party at Affy’s Restaurant, bringing together over 60 women dressed in their beautiful Eid attire.

We are incredibly thankful to Affy’s for welcoming us into their space and for providing a delicious buffet.

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We are thankful that we were able to raise 4k for Project Ramadan. A big thank you to everyone who donated to our fundraiser!!

Project Ramadan is an initiative committed to supporting local families in need by fundraising and assembling food baskets.

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Wishing everyone a happy Eid al-Fitr.

Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide and is a time of reflection, prayer, fasting, community and generosity. As Ramadan comes to an end and Eid al-Fitr begins, we. hopes everyone who observes enjoyed a peaceful, safe, and blessed month.

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Waseem Munir, MSW is a trained professional registered social worker and certified Islamic scholar.

This hands on session will introduce the topic of mental health and the challenges faced by men.

Join us for an experience that combines learning and positive impact.

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Over the course of the month, we were able to serve four Iftars, providing a total of 460 meals to international students observing the fast. Thank you to Mumtaz and volunteers for your efforts.

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Thank you MPP Rob Cerjanec for inviting us to your community Iftar.
We appreciated the delicious food, and prayer space.

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We were happy to host our final Ramadan Storytime event at the Clarington Library. It was a wonderful way to close out a series of family-friendly events.

A special thank you to Donnalee and the library staff for their support in helping us organize and our volunteers.

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We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the organizers of the Women’s Health Symposium. It was wonderful and informative The acknowledgement of Ramadan along with providing a dedicated prayer space and halal food options was appreciated. @LHFoundation_

#women #health

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We are excited to invite families to our final Ramadan Storytime event in Clarington. This special gathering is a wonderful opportunity for children and families to come together, learn about Ramadan, and enjoy fun activities in a welcoming community setting.

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We were pleased to collaborate with Yelp4Treats to offer a fun and engaging experience designed especially for children. The event brought together families for a creative and enjoyable activity centered around decorating delicious cookies.

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We had a wonderful turnout at our Ramadan Storytime event at the Oshawa Library. It was heartwarming to see many families come together to learn about Ramadan and Eid in a welcoming space

A special thank you to Brittany and Victoria from the Oshawa Library for their support.

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Our Third Annual Eid party is back with an all you can eat buffet.