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MuslimFest is a celebration of the intersection of religion and culture.
Launched in 2004, MuslimFest is an annual cultural festival that brings together Muslims from all over Canada and even the US. MuslimFest has played a large role in encouraging arts and entertainment as well as showcasing the diversity of Islamic culture and identity. MuslimFest is a celebration of the intersection of religion and culture.
MuslimFest is organized by a team of young dedicated volunteers that come from various backgrounds and experiences, high-school students are encouraged to volunteer to get their community hours and also learn skills that will help them with their careers.
ENTERTAINMENT
The festival stages will be busy with a full line-up of entertainers scheduled for the event. Amal Kassir and Labibah will present their poetry and spoken word pieces. Boonaa Mohamed, Illyas Mao, & Abdullah Bustami will entertain festival guests with their musical performances. Comedians Nadira from NYC and Spoken word by Ammar Al Shukry will keep guests laughing on Saturday night.
THE FORTUNATE SLAVE– PLAY
The festival stages will be busy with a full line-up of entertainers scheduled for the event. Amal Kassir and Labibah will present their poetry and spoken word pieces. Boonaa Mohamed, Illyas Mao, & Abdullah Bustami will entertain festival guests with their musical performances. Comedians Nadira from NYC and Spoken word by Ammar Al Shukry will keep guests laughing on Saturday night.
ART BATTLE
The ‘Battle of the Brushes' is a painting competition between artists who will create works of art LIVE in a bid to win and wow the audience with their talents.
INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR
Those attending the event will have the chance to browse and shop at many unique vendors over the weekend. There will be a Fragrant Oils Boutique and vendors selling Turkish clothing, Middle Eastern ornaments, Turkish lanterns, and more.
WORKSHOPS
On Saturday and Sunday, festival attendees can learn how to create Phulkari Embroidery, Calligraphy, Water Marble, and Hacer Ozcan Style Water Marble. Registration for workshops is based on a first-come-first-served basis. In addition to the workshops, there will be an arts and crafts tent and carnival games where children and families can drop by throughout the day.
FOOD FESTIVAL
Taste buds will be delighted by the food offerings at MuslimFest with food from various parts of the world.
ART EXHIBIT
The Art Exhibit at Muslimfest to immerse yourself in talented artwork from all backgrounds, with three different age groups - explore some of our local artists!
A NIGHT OF NASHEEDS
MuslimFest invites you to come out for a night surrounded by creative cultural and spiritual music.
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