We would like to thank the members of our Muslim congregation for their kind support to the fundraising which we launched in the aftermath of the devastating fire at the Community Food Sharing Association (CFSA)'s warehouse. Thank you for helping us to raise a total of $5 000 and for dropping so many non-perishable food items at our mosque.

On February 7, we presented all your donations to Mr. Eg Walters, the General Manager of the CFSA. Our prayers are with them as they work hard to recover from this unfortunate incident and resume their extremely important and much appreciated community service.

MANAL Executive Committee

The Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador would like to thank all the guests who attended the Commemorative Services marking the second anniversary of the Quebec City Mosque massacre. It was comforting and reassuring to see so many of you standing again in solidarity with our Muslim community and joining us as we remembered and prayed for the victims of this tragedy.

In that context, we also would like to thank again St. John's City Council for unanimously adopting a motion last year and designating January 29 as a Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia. We are committed to work together to address all forms of hate and intolerance and to make our communities safer.

Almost two years ago, a gunman entered the Centre Culturel Islamique in Quebec City and opened fire on the congregation who was gathered there for the Isha prayer.This horrific attack took the lives of six Muslim men and gravely injured many others. It also left many widows, orphans and survivors with irrevocable losses and lifelong trauma.

On the second anniversary of this tragedy, the Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador is organizing and hosting two commemorative programs. Please check the program posters for details and join us as we remember and pray together.

1. Documentary Screening (Jan. 26)
2. Commemorative Service (Jan. 29)

Assalamu Alaikum.

MANAL is pleased to inform you that Br. Haseen Khan was recently presented with the Senate of Canada 150th Anniversary Medal in Ottawa. The ceremony was held in the Senate Chamber of the Parliament Hill on October 31, 2018 with the participation of about 80 recipients and their guests. Award was presented by the Speaker of the Senate Hon. George J. Furey, Q.C. and Newfoundland and Labrador Senator Hon. Mohamed Iqbal Ravalia.

According to a Senate of Canada news release, the Medal is awarded to recognize Canadians and permanent residents who, "through generosity, dedication, volunteerism and hard work, make their hometowns, communities, regions, provinces, or territories a better place to live". The award ceremony was featured in November 19th, 2018 edition of the Telegram.

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Br. Haseen Khan for this great achievement. May Allah swt be pleased with his volunteer service to our community and for his contributions to our province.

MANAL would also like to thank Hon. Mohamed Iqbal Ravalia, Senator for Newfoundland and Labrador, for nominating Br. Haseen Khan and recognizing his volunteer services to the Muslim community of NL.

Jazakum Allahu Khairun,

MANAL Executive Committee