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Masjid Bilal has launched a community initiative aimed at collecting 100 kg of non-perishable food over the next 10 days during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.

The goal is to encourage small daily contributions from community members to support local food assistance efforts and those in need.

The initiative emphasizes collective giving, with an average target of 10 kg per day, aiming to turn individual donations into a meaningful community impact over the blessed period.

Islamic Relief Canada, in collaboration with the Ottawa Muslim Association, is organizing its second annual Arafah Street Iftar later this month.

🗓️ Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Dependent on moon sighting

⏰ 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

📍 Hall of Peace

The event will include a community Iftar and a bazaar featuring local vendors. Alternate arrangements are planned in case of weather changes.

🎟 Registration: https://islamicrelief.ca/events

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Love Lyla Books is hosting another Eid Night Market after a strong turnout at its previous event.

🗓 Sunday, May 17, 2026

⏰ 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM

📍 Love Lyla Books

The free event will feature henna, coffee, treats, and Eid gifts, with local vendors including Sukun Coffee, Islamic Lifestyle Shop, Henna Flaunt it and Tayiba Sweets.

Organizers say attendees are encouraged to arrive early following high demand at the last event.

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Atyab Shee Restaurant has announced that it has been sold and is now permanently closed.

The restaurant thanked supporters for their loyalty and noted plans to potentially return in the future at a new location.

Ottawa Muslim Association has announced a summer wrestling camp for boys, offering a beginner-friendly program focused on athletic development and discipline.

The program will be led by Muhammad Al-Krad, a 12-time Syrian national wrestling champion with more than 20 years of coaching experience.

🗓 May 12 – September 3, 2026

🕠 Tuesdays at 5:30 PM & Thursdays at 6:00 PM

👦 5 – 14 years old

📍 Hall of Peace

The program will cover wrestling fundamentals, self-defense techniques, discipline, and confidence-building in a structured group setting.

🔗 Register Now: ottawamosque.ca/eagles

SNMC has opened registration for Eid al-Adha sacrifice arrangements to coordinate your Udhiyah on your behalf for 1447 / 2026.

This year, participants can choose to complete their sacrifice locally in Canada or in Sudan through CEYD.

🗓️ Registration deadlines:

• Canada 🇨🇦 May 14, 2026

• Sudan 🇸🇩 May 19, 2026

📝 For registration, visit SNMC on Instagram

Saadi Nuts has announced the opening of its second location in Orléans, expanding its presence in Ottawa.

📍 2701 St Joseph Blvd, Unit 4, Ottawa

The new branch will offer a selection of fresh nuts, Arabic and Turkish coffee, and Middle Eastern products, including sweets, spices, and hospitality items.

The expansion brings the business closer to customers in the east end of the city.

A new global survey by financial services firm Remitly has ranked Ottawa as the best city in Canada for Gen Z residents, placing it 8th globally among 250 cities evaluated.

The study assessed factors such as affordability, safety, quality of life, youth unemployment, and cost of social activities.

Ottawa stood out for its high safety scores, strong quality of life, and relatively affordable lifestyle compared to other major Canadian cities.

Other Canadian cities ranked included Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, all positioned lower on the list.

Darul Uloom Ottawa is hosting a free kids pizza night featuring fun and educational activities for children.

🗓 Friday, May 1

⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Darul Uloom Ottawa

🍕 The event is open to all children, with activities designed alongside food and community engagement.

Bubbly Bubble is hosting a perfume-making workshop and tea experience, offering participants a hands-on opportunity to create their own signature scent.

🗓 Sunday, May 17

⏰ 3:00 PM

The event includes a guided fragrance blending session, along with a tea tasting experience, cakes, and sweet treats in a spring-themed setting.

📩 Booking: bubbly_bubble23@yahoo.com

Participants will also receive small gifts as part of the experience.

Tahini's in Kanata is now open until 2:00 AM every day, offering late-night options for Shawarma wraps and rice bowls.

📍 782 Eagleson Road, Kanata

Darul Uloom Ottawa has announced the launch of a new Friday prayer facility in the Blackburn Hamlet area, responding to growing community needs for accessible prayer space.

The new Quba Centre is being established in partnership with the local community to serve residents in Blackburn, Gloucester, Chapel Hill, and Innes Road areas.

📅 May 1, 2026

🕐 1:15 PM

📍 2389 Pepin Court, Ottawa

The facility offers a spacious venue with ample parking, aiming to improve access to Friday prayers in the east end of the city.

Barrhaven Islamic Centre is offering a free tax filing service this weekend to support community members with simple returns.

📅 Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Barrhaven Islamic Centre

Last year, volunteer professionals assisted 264 individuals with their tax filings.

The service is available to individuals and families who may benefit from support during tax season.