The BC Muslim Association

📣 GET JOB READY – Richmond Masjid Youth, Victoria Masjid Aliman and Burnaby Masjid Alsalaam!

The B.C. Muslim Association is partnering with International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF) to offer a ‘Get Job Ready’ career-readiness program for youth 18+ who are unemployed or underemployed.

Learn practical skills to help you succeed in today’s job market, including:
• Resume & cover letter writing
• LinkedIn profile optimization
• Interview & mock interview preparation
• Networking & workplace professionalism
• Leadership, critical thinking & problem-solving
• Financial literacy & career planning

💰 $250 honorarium for registered participants who attend all sessions and successfully complete the program!

🔗 Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/262306570743052

📞 Questions? Haytham Abo-Adel: + 1 778.990.9097
📧 [email protected]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BC Muslim Association Responds to B.C. Wildfire Emergency, Coordinates Support and Province-Wide Prayers for Rain

British Columbia
August 9, 2026

The BCMA is closely monitoring the rapidly developing wildfire emergency across British Columbia and is coordinating with its branches in affected and surrounding regions to assess community needs and determine how the Association can be of assistance.

With the Province of British Columbia under a state of emergency and wildfires continuing to threaten communities, thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate their homes. Approximately 22,000 people are currently under evacuation orders, with thousands more on evacuation alert.

Among the communities facing significant danger is the District of Summerland, where approximately 12,000 residents were ordered to evacuate as the Bald Range wildfire advanced rapidly toward the community.

More than 100 wildfires are currently burning across British Columbia, many of which have started within the past week.

In response to this emergency, BCMA is coordinating with its outer branches to assess conditions on the ground, identify areas of need, and determine how the Association and the Muslim community can best provide assistance to those affected.

At the same time, the Religious Services Department of the BC Muslim Association is coordinating Salat al-Istisqa (the Islamic prayer for rain) across numerous BCMA branches. Community members are encouraged to participate and join together in prayer for beneficial rain, the safety of affected communities, and relief from the devastating wildfires.

BCMA asks members of the Muslim community to remain attentive to official evacuation orders and emergency instructions and to be prepared to support affected communities as needs are identified.

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been displaced, those whose homes and livelihoods are threatened, and the firefighters, first responders, emergency personnel, volunteers, and community organizations working tirelessly to protect lives and communities throughout British Columbia.

May Allah (SWT) protect all communities affected by the fires, grant safety and strength to those responding to this emergency, protect people and their homes from harm, and bless British Columbia with beneficial rain that brings relief and helps bring these fires to an end. Ameen.

Imtiaz Asin
VP media public relations BCMA

Assalamu’alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! ❤️

What an unforgettable weekend! Our 2nd Annual IslamFest was our biggest and most memorable celebration yet—and it was all because of you!

To every attendee, vendor, sponsor, volunteer, influencer, and community partner: Jazakum Allahu Khairan for helping bring the Richmond Masjid complex to life with incredible food, diverse cultures, family fun, and thousands of smiling faces.

Whether you travelled from near or far, brought your family, supported local businesses, discovered new foods, or simply helped spread the word, you made IslamFest truly special.

And we truly appreciated all your positive feedback—it means so much to us and motivates us to keep improving and growing this beloved community event.

And this is only the beginning! Insha’Allah, the BCMA Richmond Branch has many more exciting programs and community events planned throughout the year, along with new vendor opportunities.

Follow us on social media for upcoming announcements—and we can’t wait to welcome you back for an even bigger IslamFest 2027, Insha’Allah!

Thank you for being part of our incredible community. ❤️

With heartfelt gratitude,
The IslamFest Organizing Team
Presented by the BCMA Richmond Branch

WE HEARD YOU. NOW LET’S BUILD. ❤️

At the last BCMA AGM, our community spoke loud and clear about the condition and needs of our schools.

We heard you. And now, we’re taking action.

Our goal is to raise $100,000 to fund much-needed renovations and improvements to the BC Muslim School building, creating a better, safer, and more welcoming environment for our children to learn and grow.

But this is bigger than just a school.

• This is an investment in our children.
• This is an investment in our community.
• And this is an opportunity for Sadaqa Jaariyah.

You don’t need to have a child enrolled in the school to be part of this. Every member of our community has an opportunity to contribute to a legacy that can benefit generations of Muslim children to come.

So let’s come together as one Ummah and show what we can accomplish when we support our institutions and invest in our future.

BC MUSLIM SCHOOL FUNDRAISER

📅 Saturday, August 15th
📍 Richmond Jamia Masjid
🕕 6:00 PM
🎟️ Free Entry
🍽️ Dinner Provided

Fundraising Goal: $100,000

We heard you. Now let’s build the future—together.

Give generously. Support our schools. Make it Sadaqa Jaariyah. ❤️