Every year over 1 billion Muslims around the world celebrate the two Eid Festivals. We invite you to celebrate with Scadding Court Community Centre, Masjid Toronto and your community. 

Learn more about Islam and Muslims by exploring the displays in our lobby or visiting the links below

Join us for Eid lunch on November 29 at 12pm

Make a donation to support the Eid distribution of food to those who need it

Contact us about registering individuals or families who would benefit from receiving an Eid food basket

Visit our front desk or contact Mohsin Khattak at 416-392-0335 ext. 228 or email: mohsin@scaddingcourt.org

Some information about Muslims
A Muslim is someone who follows the religion of Islam. Over 5% of Toronto’s population is Muslim. Muslims are diverse and come from all races, nationalities and cultures across the globe. They speak many different languages, eat different foods, have different customs and often practice Islam differently. Toronto’s Muslim population reflects this diversity.  

Despite this diversity some elements of Islam are universal.  Islam emphasizes taking care of those in need. A key Islamic belief is that obligatory charity or ‘zakah’ is a way to rebalance oneself and society and to purify material possessions. Every year, Muslims set aside a proportion of what they have for those in need and for society in general. This redistribution of wealth is a unique way to address poverty. 

Ramadan
Fasting in the month of Ramadan is an essential part of being a Muslim. During this time, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset as well as contemplate and reaffirm their faith. Exceptions are made for those who are sick, elderly, travelling, women who are pregnant or nursing, and young children. Fasting is a form of self restraint and purification and a way to empathize with those less fortunate.  At the end of Ramadan Muslims celebrate Eid al Fitr (Festival of Breaking the Fast). A few days before the Eid those who can, give food to those in need. In 2009, Eid al Fitr is on September 20.  

The Hajj
The Hajj is a pilgrimage to Makkah (a holy site in Saudi Arabia) that Muslims are expected to make in their lifetime if they are able to. Every year, millions of people go on this spiritual journey where they enter a state of sacredness and peace, stand equal in the eyes of God by wearing simple garments that remove differences of class and culture, pray and perform a series of rituals. Eid al Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice marks the end of the Hajj. Traditionally, and still in some parts of the world, this is a time at which sheep, goats, camels or cows were sacrificed and their meat distributed to the needy.