As Muslims around the world prepare to welcome `Eid Al-Adha, Canadian Muslims have set different venues for celebrating the religious holiday, organizing large gatherings in Greater Toronto Area.
`Eid Al-Adha, or “Feast of Sacrifice”, is one of the two most important Islamic celebrations, together with `Eid Al-Fitr.
It begins with special prayers to mark the day, Muslims then offer udhiyah, a ritual that commemorates the great act of sacrifice Prophet Ibrahim and his son Isma`eel were willing to make for the sake of Allah.
Here follows a list of main events planned this `Eid as assembled by MuslimLink.
TORONTO REGION
Toronto
ISNA Canada
Location: Jami Mosque
Date: June 16
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Toronto Islamic Centre (TIC)
Location: Toronto Islamic Centre (TIC)
Date: June 16
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Islamic Information and Dawah Centre
Location: Islamic Information and Dawah Centre
Date: June 16
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Islamic Society of Toronto
Location: Masjid Darus Salaam
Date: June 17
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North York
TARIC Islamic Centre
Location: TARIC Islamic Centre
Date: June 17
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Scarborough
Islamic Institute of Toronto (IIT)
Location: Islamic Institute of Toronto (IIT)
Date: June 16
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Islamic Foundation of Toronto (IFT)
Location: Islamic Foundation of Toronto (IFT)
Date: June 16
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Sri Lankan Islamic Foundation Of Ontario (SLIFO)
Location: Masjid Al Jannah
Date: June 17
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Mecca Islamic Center
Location: Mecca Islamic Center
Date: June 17
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Scarborough Muslim Association (SMA)
Location: Jame Abu Bakr Siddique Masjid
Date: June 17
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Etobicoke
Khalid Bin Al-Walid Mosque
Location: Khalid Bin Al-Walid Mosque
Date: June 16
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PEEL REGION
Mississauga
Masjid Al-Farooq Islamic Centre
Location: Masjid Al Farooq
Date: June 16
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ISNA Canada
Location: ISNA Canada
Date: June 16
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Tawheed Community Centre
Location: Tawheed Community Centre
Date: June 16
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Muslim Neighbour Nexus
Location: Churchill Meadows Community Centre Field
Date: June 16
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Muslim Neighbour Nexus
Location: Muslim Neighbour Nexus Masjid
Date: June 16
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DawaNet Charitable Services
Location: Hazel McCallion Senior Public School
Date: June 16
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Rowdah Centre
Location: Meadowvale Musalla
Date: June 17
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Peel Islamic Cultural Centre
Location: Versailles Convention Centre
Date: June 17
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Brampton
Brampton Islamic Centre
Location: Brampton Islamic Centre
Date: June 17
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North Valley Islamic Centre (NICE)
Location: Cassie Campbell Community Centre
Date: June 17
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Ar-Rashaad Centre
Location: Carabram Park
Date: June 17
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HALTON REGION
Burlington
Halton Islamic Association
Location: Haber Community Centre
Date: June 16
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Oakville
Madina Institute
Location: Madina Instiute Masjid
Date: June 16
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Islamic Community of Oakville
Location: Thomas A. Blakelock High School
Date: June 16
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Milton
Islamic Community Centre of Milton (ICCM)
Location: Islamic Community Centre of Milton (ICCM)
Date: June 16
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Iman Bukhari Centre
Location: Milton Fairgrounds
Date: June 17
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DURHAM REGION
Oshawa
Islamic Centre of Oshawa
Location: Lakeview Park
Date: June 17
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Ajax
Gibraltar Leadership Academy (GLA)
Location: GLA Durham Campus
Date: June 16
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Courtice
Al Rayan Islamic Centre
Location: Courtice Masjid
Date: June 16
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YORK REGION
Newmarket
Alabrar Centre
Location: Newmarket Soccer Club
Date: June 16
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