January 2020

On the occasion of the 3rd anniversary of the tragic Quebec City mosque shooting, the Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (MANAL) is joining the Green Square Campaign - a nationwide initiative powered by the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec (CCIQ), National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and Islamic Relief Canada. The campaign involves publicly wearing green squares from 27th to the 29th of January, 2020 to express solidarity with the families of the victims and the survivors of this terrible act of Islamophobic violence. The green square symbolizes the green carpet of the Quebec City mosque, that was soaked in the blood of innocent victims. Among other things, green is also perceived as the color of life, harmony, safety and hope. Members of our Muslim community and all fellow Canadians are kindly invited to join the campaign and to widely share it through social media accounts over the next few days. You can easily home make your own 2" x 2" square using solid green felt (or any other solid green material) and then attach it to your cloth with a safety pin. In addition to this simple but meaningful act, you may also donate to Islamic Relief Canada who is raising funds to assist the families of the victims. Thank you, MANAL Executive Committee

Dear Brothers and Sisters Assalamo Alaikum As of 4:30pm today (January 23, 2020), the State of Emergency (SOE) for the City of St. John's remains in effect. As a result, MANAL Executives have decided to comply with the SOE and keep the Mosque premises closed for regular prayers including Friday (Jum'aa) prayer until the SOE is lifted by the City of St. John's. We need to comply with such restrictions to ensure the safety of our community members as well as to enable first responders to address the ongoing snow clearing efforts. If anyone comes to the Mosque during the State of Emergency, they may be subject to penalties as determined by the various levels of government. Your cooperation during this time of emergency is highly appreciated. Jazakum Allahu Khairan, MANAL Executives