Come Celebrate with us for our 20th anniversary. Many special appearances and surprise guests! Join the festivities!
Jul
Fri
7
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Sun
9
Maher Zain
Maz Jobrani
Hoodo Hersi
Isam Bachiri
Bilal Zukan
3 DAYS
Fri: 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sat: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sun: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
50+ ARTISTS
LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL
MISSISSAUGA CELEBRATION SQUARE
300 City Centre Dr
MEET OUR FEATURED ARTISTS
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MEET OUR FEATURED ARTISTS
Maher Zain
Nasheed Artist
Hoodo Hersi
Stand Up
Maz Jobrani
Stand Up
Isam Bachiri
Nasheed Artist
Bilal Zukan
Nasheed Artist
MuslimFest Star line-up
Yahya Hawwa
Nasheed Artist
Yahya Hawwa
is a Syrian singer who is known for his songs about the Syrian Revolution which mainly focus on human rights, political issues, faith and spirituality. Since 2002, he’s produced 6 albums and in 2005, Hawwa released his song Hayati lillah which means “My Life Is For God” which was broadcasted worldwide on many satellite channels and has been translated into English, Spanish, Turkish, Kurdish and Malaysian.
Ilyas Mao
Nasheed Artist
Ilyas Mao
is a Somali-born Canadian nasheed artist, composer, songwriter and producer. With his ability to combine the structure, composition, and rhythmic balance of a harmonic scale, Ilyas creates catchy, uplifting, and inspirational songs that will have you singing along in no time. From social justice to family values, spiritual guidance to self-discovery, Ilyas’s songs cover a wide range of topics that are sure to resonate with audiences of all ages and cultures. He’s the founder of Vocal Tunez, one of the first A Cappella production houses, and has produced albums for some of the biggest names in the industry including Boonaa Mohammed, Ashley Chin, Essam, Omar Esa and many more!
Amal Albaz
Poet
Amal Albaz
is an Egyptian-Canadian spoken word poet, speaker who believes that she must use her passion for speaking and change to achieve her purpose of making the world a better place. Striving to make a difference in the world, she uses her words as a weapon to ignite changes, and her words are loud enough to be heard by all.
Ali Soulful
Poet
Ali Soulful
is an Arab-Canadian independent artist from Ottawa, Ontario, whose musical palette is inspired by the likes of J. Cole, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and 6LACK. Using his spoken word background and powerful delivery, IAMSOULFUL has garnered global attention across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. The strength of his music and creative content has led him to perform at over 25 different venues across Canada in 2020, guest performing at the UN Impact Gala and considered one of "Canada's Most Slept on Artists" by acclaimed urban media firm Shifter Magazine. A dynamic social media presence and a very strong dedication to his craft has seen IAMSOULFUL grow a loyal fanbase around the world, especially in the Arab global community, amassing over 3 million views across all social media platforms on his infectious content.
Native Deen
Nasheed Artist
Native Deen
is a leading Islamic nasheed group consisting of African-American trio Joshua Salaam, Abdul-Malik Ahmad and Naeem Muhammad who came together in 2000 to combine hip-hop and R&B styles with lyrical themes grounded in Islam. Drawing their own inspiration from the message of Islam, Native Deen’s music calls listeners to keep the faith, to live better lives, and not to succumb to the pressures and temptations of modern society. Native Deen has a huge international fan base having performed in over 60 cities around the world inspiring Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
Bilal Zukan
Nasheed Artist
Bilal Zukan
is a Bosnian Islamic singer, composer, songwriter and music producer who started performing live when he was only 6 years old and ever since, has taken part in 500 events worldwide with 3 original albums. His most popular song is Ptica Džennetska that was released in 2020.
Khalid Mehmood
Singer
Khalid Mehmood
Mustafa Alazzawi
Nasheed Artist
Mustafa Alazzawi
Muzzy Mike
Musician
Muzzy Mike
Dawud Wharnsby
Nasheed Artist
Dawud Wharnsby
Shaz Khan
Singer, Songwriter
Shaz Khan
Is a Pakistani former Singer, Songwriter, and television personality. With many famous songs in Urdu, English, Punjabi, and Pashto, Shaz turned and devoted his life to Allah and is now a nasheed artist for the sake of Allah and Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H). His most popular Kalaams are “Chal Deen Ki Tabligh Me” and “Mohabbat Kay Sajday”.
Khaula Mazhar
Visual Artist
Khaula Mazhar
Is a self-taught professional artist from the city of Mississauga. After being expected to become a doctor by her South Asian, Canadian Immigrant parents, and getting a master’s degree in biochemistry, Khaula followed her heart and dreams to turn art into her full time job. Khaula looks to bring her art to her community through various means such as interactive art events, public art murals and many more creative projects. With a passion for environmental and social sciences, Khaula brings her ideas to life through her artwork.
Hoodo Hersi
Stand Up
Hoodo Hersi
is a Toronto-based comedian whose comedy can be seen on Just For Laughs, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Halifax Comedy Festival and the BBC. She was selected as one of CBC’s 15 Comics to Watch and has performed in clubs and festivals all over Canada and the U.S alongside Hasan Minhaj, Lil Rel Howery, Chris Redd, Gina Yashere, Roy Wood Jr., Nicole Byer, and Maria Bamford, among others.
Isam Bachiri
Nasheed Artist
Isam Bachiri
is a Moroccan-Danish vocalist, rapper and songwriter. He rose to fame in 2000 as a member of the hip-hop group Outlandish, which he co-founded in 1997 and embarked on a solo career in 2007, when he released his debut solo album, Institution.
is a Lebanese-Swedish award-winning singer/songwriter sensation who celebrates his faith through songs and stands as one of the Muslim world’s most celebrated contemporary artists. He has over 34 million fans worldwide and is the most viewed Muslim artist on YouTube, with his official and fan-made music videos exceeding 5.8 billion views. He released his debut album Thank You Allah, an internationally successful album produced by Awakening Records in 2009.
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Hoodo Hersi
is a Toronto-based comedian whose comedy can be seen on Just For Laughs, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Halifax Comedy Festival and the BBC. She was selected as one of CBC’s 15 Comics to Watch and has performed in clubs and festivals all over Canada and the U.S alongside Hasan Minhaj, Lil Rel Howery, Chris Redd, Gina Yashere, Roy Wood Jr., Nicole Byer, and Maria Bamford, among others.
What’s a Rich Text element?
The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.
Static and dynamic content editing
A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!
How to customize formatting for each rich text
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Maz Jobrani
is an Iranian-American stand-up comedian, actor, and host of his own podcast. With over 50 guest star appearances, Jobrani can be regularly seen on TV’s most popular shows including Grey’s Anatomy and Shameless. He was a founding member of “The Axis of Evil” comedy tour, which aired on Comedy Central.
What’s a Rich Text element?
The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.
Static and dynamic content editing
A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!
How to customize formatting for each rich text
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Isam Bachiri
is a Moroccan-Danish vocalist, rapper and songwriter. He rose to fame in 2000 as a member of the hip-hop group Outlandish, which he co-founded in 1997 and embarked on a solo career in 2007, when he released his debut solo album, Institution.
What’s a Rich Text element?
The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.
Static and dynamic content editing
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How to customize formatting for each rich text
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Bilal Zukan
is a Bosnian Islamic singer, composer, songwriter and music producer who started performing live when he was only 6 years old and ever since, has taken part in 500 events worldwide with 3 original albums. His most popular song is Ptica Džennetska that was released in 2020.
What’s a Rich Text element?
The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.
Static and dynamic content editing
A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!
How to customize formatting for each rich text
Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.
FEATURED Programs
Lunch at the Square
Join us for a delicious lunch in the square at MuslimFest’s 20th Anniversary!!! Enjoy a variety of halal food options from countries all around the world with your friends and family in a vibrant, festive atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy the best of Muslim culture and cuisine. See you there!
Spoken Words
Join us for a powerful spoken word performance featuring Stay Woke and talented artists including Ibn Qalam, Maliha Bhutta Khan, Muzzy Mike, Ilyas Mao, Amal Ahmed Albaz, and Isam Bachiri.
Aywa Concert
AYWA AYWA AYWA!!! Join us for the Aywa concert and expect incredible middle eastern performances featuring artists Yahya Hawwa, Mustafa Alzawwawi, and Ali Soulful.
Maher Zain LIVE !!
Welcome Back!!! Maher Zain is returning to MuslimFest for the first time since 2016. Join us for a fun filled, motivating, feel-good performance where Maher will be performing some of his most famous nasheeds. Don’t miss out!!!
Nasheed Evening
Join us at MuslimFest’s 20th anniversary for an evening full of nasheed. Featuring artists like Shaz Khan and Khalid Mehmood, expect a beautiful, passion filled, unforgettable experience with thousands of other Muslims. Don’t miss out!!!
Youth Concert
Join us at MuslimFest’s 20th anniversary for our youth concert featuring performances for the teenagers and little ones. We guarantee a fun and memorable time so don’t miss out!!!
Art & Spirituality with Dawud Wharnsby, Moderated by Saffiyah Ally
Join us for an Art & Spirituality Panel with Dawud Wharnsby, moderated by Saffiyah Ally. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about Muslim Arts and Muslim Spirituality.
Egyptian Cultural Pavilion
Come check out the Egyptian Cultural Pavilion at MuslimFest. Explore the rich history and heritage of Egyptian Culture and enjoy the special performances that dig deeper into Egyptian culture.