Organizers expect about 7,000 people to attend Saturday's event. They're trying to attract Muslims and non-Muslims alike to come out and learn about Islamic cultural practices.
A new short film examines misconceptions around the hijab and why some Muslim women in Edmonton chose to wear the head covering. The film World Hijab Day shares its name with an annual event that was founded in 2013.
Amal Mohamud explains how the Muslim community in Edmonton celebrates Eid by sharing her expertise, family traditions and visiting her local community mosque, Sahaba.
The short film Aaron’s Faith in Islam describes why Aaron Wannamaker converted to Islam and how he tackles common misconceptions about what it means to be part of the Muslim community in Edmonton.
Posted: Feb 28, 2021 8:00 AM MT | Last Updated: February 28
Ibrahim Odunayo Kassim poses with his wife Mayowa and their children. (Tope Akindele Photography)
Black people are not a monolith.
There are Black communities formed as a result of slavery, erased of their history and ethnic identity, Black diaspora from Africa, Caribbean and South America.
Edmonton is home to a diverse range of Black communities, from the earliest African-Americans responsible for the firsts in the city to communities who came later but made this place their own.
For Black History Month, Edmonton AM focused on four prominent communities in the city, highlighting their culture, religion and language.