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The cornerstone of the mosque was laid in 2005, [2] and construction was completed in 2008 at an estimated self-funded cost of C$15 million, [1] with roughly C$8 million raised from the approximately 3,000 local Ahmadi Muslims. [3] [4] As of 2008, it was the largest mosque in Canada. [2] [5] [3] [6]
This is a list of notable food banks. A food bank is a non-profit, charitable organization that distributes food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough to avoid hunger, usually through intermediaries like food pantries and soup kitchens. Some food banks distribute food directly with their own food pantries.
The Islamic Supreme Council of Canada (ISCC; French: Le Conseil Suprême Islamique de Canada) is a Canadian Muslim organization based in Calgary, Alberta.It was founded in 2000 by Sufi [1] [2] Imam Syed Soharwardy [3] with the aims of fostering Canadian understanding of Islam, contributing to society in general, guiding Canadian institutions on the needs of Muslims, furthering Canadian ...
The first food bank in Canada opened its doors in 1981 in the city of Edmonton, Alberta. [4] In 1987, the Canadian food bank community created the Canadian Association of Food Banks to represent food banks nationally. [3] There are now over 700 food banks and 3,000 food programs available in Canada. [5]
The warehouse of the Capital Area Food Bank. With thousands of food banks operating around the world, there are many different models. [6]A major distinction between food banks is whether or not they operate on the "front line" model, giving out food directly to the hungry, or whether they operate with the "warehouse" model, supplying food to intermediaries like food pantries, soup kitchens ...
Openclipart, also called Open Clip Art Library, is an online media repository of free-content vector clip art.The project hosts over 160,000 free graphics and has billed itself as "the largest community of artists making the best free original clipart for you to use for absolutely any reason".
Święconka (pronounced [ɕfjɛnˈt͡sɔnka] ⓘ), meaning "the blessing of the Easter baskets", is one of the most enduring and beloved Polish traditions on Holy Saturday during Easter. With roots dating back to the early history of Poland , it is also observed by expatriate and their descendants Poles in the United States, Canada, the United ...
The Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) in Calgary, Alberta operates the Al Salam Centre in northwest Calgary and the MAC Islamic School Calgary in the northeast. The Al Salam Centre features a mosque, a gymnasium, and a youth room, serving as a community hub. The MAC Islamic School offers education from kindergarten to grade 9.