Celebrating Islamic History Month

Celebrating Islamic History Month

Islamic History Month Canada (IHMC) in October aims to celebrate, inform, educate, and share with fellow Canadians the rich Muslim heritage and contributions to society: Contributions in sciences, humanities, medicine, astronomy, and other disciplines that have greatly benefited human progress. IHMC believes that through education and sharing positive stories, all Canadians can grow and connect in the best way possible.

In 2007, IHMC was graciously proclaimed by the honourable and departed, Mauril Belanger, MP, for Ottawa-Vanier. Since then, IHMC has been proclaimed in provinces and municipalities across Canada and community members and organizations have hosted countless events every year bringing communities together to share and learn from one another.


Updated October 2, 2024
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Lion on the inside how one girl changed basketball
Abdul-Qaadir, Bilqis 
Paper Book
Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir was born to play basketball. At three, she has her own hoop. By seventeen, she's the star player on her school's varsity team. On the day of the playoffs, though, the referee says she can't play while wearing her hijab. Her teammates refuse to play, the crowd shouts its support...
Finding my voice
Hussain, Nadiya
Paper Book
They what Muslims and non-Muslims get wrong about each other
Manzoor, Sarfraz, 1971- author. 
Paper Book
A powerful and deeply personal exploration of a divided country - and a hopeful vision for change. 'This is not another book about the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims. It is THE book. . . . Absolutely not to be missed.' - Matthew d'Ancona Sarfraz...
Laughing all the way to the Mosque : the misadventures of a Muslim woman
Nawaz, Zarqa
Paper Book
Being a practicing Muslim in the West is sometimes challenging, sometimes rewarding and sometimes downright absurd. How do you explain why Eid never falls on the same date each year; why it is that Halal butchers also sell teapots and alarm clocks; how do you make clear to the plumber that it's...
Who is wellness for? an examination of wellness culture and who it leaves behind
Róisín, Fariha 
Paper Book
The multi-disciplinary artist and author of Like a Bird and How to Cure a Ghost explores the commodification and appropriation of wellness through the lens of social justice, providing resources to help anyone participate in self-care, regardless of race, identity, socioeconomic status or able...
We are not here to be bystanders a memoir of love and resistance
Sarsour, Linda, 1980- author. 
Paper Book
Linda Sarsour, co-organizer of the Women's March, shares an "unforgettable memoir" (Booklist) about how growing up Palestinian Muslim American, feminist, and empowered moved her to become a globally recognized activist on behalf of marginalized communities across the country.
Unashamed : musings of a fat, black Muslim
Vernon, Leah
Paper Book
A Muslim woman's searingly honest memoir of her journey toward self-acceptance as she comes to see her body as a symbol of rebellion and hope-and chooses to live her life unapologetically Ever since she was little, Leah Vernon was told what to believe and how to act. There wasn't...

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