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Meet the Participants

The People

  • Coming to Canada/Islam
  • Pioneers
  • Key Contributors
  • Establishing Dundas St. Centre

The Mosque

  • Physical Layout
  • Renovations
  • My First Visit
  • A Place to Gather & Pray
  • Establishing An Identity in Canada
  • Role of Women
  • Dinners
  • Sunday School
  • Benefits for Children

Special Moments

  • Malcolm X’s Visit
  • Unity in Diversity
  • Cherished Memories

End of An Era

  • Challenges of a Growing Community
  • The Move to Jami Mosque
  • Later Mosques & Organizations
  • Why Was the Centre Forgotten?

Additional Stories

Additional Stories

Dr Rahman Syed 1
Dr Rahman Syed 1
Dr. Afzalunnisa Syeda 1
Dr. Afzalunnisa Syeda 1
Dr. Afzalunnisa Syeda 2
Dr. Afzalunnisa Syeda 2
Dr. Rahman Syed 2
Dr. Rahman Syed 2
Dr. Rahman Syed 3
Dr. Rahman Syed 3
Dr. Afzalunnisa Syeda 5
Dr. Afzalunnisa Syeda 5
Dr. Rahman Syed 6
Dr. Rahman Syed 6
Dr. Afzalunnisa Syeda 3
Dr. Afzalunnisa Syeda 3
Dr. Rahman Syed 4
Dr. Rahman Syed 4

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Support

This project is the beginning of a multi-year project plan to document the history of Muslims in Canada. To support this project plan, please send donations to: The Tessellate Institute 80 Corporate Drive, Suite 302 Toronto, ON M1H 3G5