Collective of Muslim Educators of Toronto (COMET)

COMET seeks to represent and honour diverse Muslim communities within the TDSB to ensure Muslim students, families & staff identities are affirmed and valued.

[Amira Elghawaby @AmiraElghawaby]

For educators, workplace managers, & anyone wanting to better understand how Islamophobia poisons our societies and can lead to deadly violence like what tragically unfolded in #SanDiego, this Canadian government resource provides universal insights:

🔗 https://t.co/080JI5VY3D

[NCCM @nccm]

Please see this important statement from @MaritStiles on the need for Canada to renew our fight against Islamophobia and hate, in light of the mass murder at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

Our hearts and duaas continue to go out to the community.

It is time we back up our words with action.

[NCCM @nccm]

Words cannot describe our horror and disgust at what just happened at the Islamic Center of Dan Diego.

While the investigation continues, we understand it is being treated as hate motivated.

The Center, which also includes an Islamic school filled with children, was hosting non-Muslims for education sessions just earlier in the day.

Our hearts and duaas go out to the families of those who were killed, as well as to the communities affected by this mass Islamophobic shooting, now investigated as a hate crime.

In Canada, six worshippers were killed by an Islamophobic gunman in Quebec City nine years ago.

Also, this June, we will be marking five years since a Muslim family was run down and killed on the streets of London, ON by a white nationalist terrorist.

It is time for all leaders to recognize this, work together for a solution, and stop Islamophobia.

https://t.co/ZpIkq7ozc6

[David Rider @dmrider]

My friend & colleague Noor Javed co-sponsors a $5,000 "Muslim in Media Award" for a high school student who will pursue a career in journalism or communications at an accredited University or College within Canada. Applications are open, details: https://t.co/G0iUSEecPI

[The Bridge Initiative @bridgeinit]

The findings of our study, which documented gendered Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism in Ontario schools, points to the need for systemic changes in the province’s schools to better reflect the cultural and religious diversity in these spaces.

https://t.co/gpvt2Tu5uP

[OCT_OEEO @OCT_OEEO]

The College recognizes Faduma Elmi, OCT, with the Ontario College of Teachers Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate Scholarship award. She leads with a strong commitment to equity and youth empowerment. Learn more about our 2025 scholarship recipients: https://t.co/4n1DyqPw7M

[Toronto District School Board @tdsb]

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of #Ramadan. We extend our warmest wishes to our Muslim community members as they celebrate this occasion. #EidMubarak

[TDSB Islamic Heritage Month @tdsb_ihm]

Some lovely @TPPS_TDSB student artwork from yesterday's IHM Workshop: Blooming Patterns: Art for Ramadan with artist Naseeba Khader 😍🌼🌹🌷. Ramadan Mubarak!

[NCCM @nccm]

Twelve Muslim women just lost their teaching jobs in Quebec because Bill 94 bans all hijabs in public schools.

We are going to court for that.

When asked about this, Quebec lawmaker Bernard Drainville blamed the women themselves.
All because they want to keep their religious identities and faith practices.

This isn’t about “secularism” anymore. It is about the government destroying personal freedoms.

We will keep fighting this fight, in court and beyond.
We are determined to win.

[MAX - Muslims Achieving Excellence @max_gala]

Our Mentorships team is growing.

With launches across multiple cities this year, we’re looking to fill 30+ volunteer roles!

Apply here: https://t.co/7xFYkduUxN
Scroll to “Volunteer Roles – MAX Mentorships”

[TDSB Islamic Heritage Month @tdsb_ihm]

October is Islamic Heritage Month! This year's theme is expressed in an image of the olive tree, grown in many Muslim lands. The image of the dove carrying an olive branch symbolizes hope & a shared aspiration for peace. Check out IHM workshop offerings via tdsbNOW! #tdsbIHM2025

[NCCM @nccm]

On January 29th, 2017 congregants took their steps into the Quebec City Mosque as they came for evening prayer. As they stood on the green carpet the gunman took his steps toward the mosque, shooting and killing 6 men and injuring many more. Many in the Muslim community lost their footing that day. The years have gone by but we will never stop stepping forward. 

But we need your help. 

Join the steps we take in this Green Square Campaign (Jan 29th) to make a lasting impact that our community needs.

[NCCM @nccm]

This January 29th will be the eight anniversary of the Quebec City mosque shooting which took away six of our brother, while injuring many others. 

This January 29th is also the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia in Canada. 

We want to thank Mayor @patrickbrownont of the City of Brampton, along with Imam Imran Ally of TARIC Islamic Centre, for joining the NCCM team in recognizing this day.

Action starts with remembrance. 

Together, we continue the fight against violent Islamophobia.

[TDSB Islamic Heritage Month @tdsb_ihm]

Jan 29 is Canada's Nat'l Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Massacre & Action Against #Islamophobia. Celebrate courage & belonging w/ renowned illustrator Hatem Aly @metahatem.K-6 Teachers, register on MyPath! Families, sign up for an evening session! Links in thread👇🏾#tdsbIHM

[Collective of Muslim Educators of Toronto (COMET) @MuslimEdToronto]

Congratulations to @Zakir4TDSB, elected as the TDSB’s Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. We look forward to your leadership!

[Toronto District School Board @tdsb]

During this evening’s Organizational Meeting, Trustee Zakir Patel has been elected Vice Chair of the Toronto District School Board.

[TDSB Islamic Heritage Month @tdsb_ihm]

Olympic gold medalist @ImaneKhelif, a boxer from Algeria, demonstrated great sabr 💪🏽 as she faced misgendering & societal expectations while rising in her sport. Her shukr👐🏾 is for the support of her fans & her impact on future generations of female athletes in Algeria. #tdsbIHM

[TDSB Somali Heritage Month @SomaliHMTDSB]

Spotted at Portage Trail, a beautiful display of Somali and Islamic heritage!

[TDSB Islamic Heritage Month @tdsb_ihm]

Jumma Mubarak! On this year’s IHM poster, we celebrate Arshad Nadeem, a javelin thrower from Pakistan, who exemplified sabr (patience) in overcoming limited resources & major elbow surgery just before 2024 Paris Olympics-- where he won GOLD. #tdsbIHM
@ArshadOlympian1

[TDSB Somali Heritage Month @SomaliHMTDSB]

Attention all writers 🎙️

The SHMC committee is proud to announce a poetry contest. Students are to explore this year’s theme, “Aqoon la’aan, waa iftiinla’an” through creative poetry.

The competition is opened to students in grades 4-12 & the submission date is Oct. 25, 2024

[TDSB Islamic Heritage Month @tdsb_ihm]

The IHM poster features Fadi Aldeeb, the sole Paralympian & flag bearer for Palestine, who competed in shot put. His journey is one of immense sabr, as he survived a traumatic event resulting in his paralysis & navigated through limited resources in his homeland. #tdsbIHM