Book publishers Mawenzi House and contributor Haroon Siddiqui invite you to the launch of this timely new collection of essays. 

Featuring contributions by Canadian scholars, novelists, journalists, artists, and activists, the book explores what it means to be a Muslim in Canada today.

It examines evolving Muslim identity under stress, and provides a snapshot of the recent pre-election climate of manufactured fear and hostility. Controversies regarding niqab, hijab, “barbaric cultural practices,” two-tier citizenship, gender equality, and others are discussed.

Dr Monia Mazigh (National Coordinator of the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group) and Haroon Siddiqui (editorial-page editor emeritus of the Toronto Star) will speak about their essays, followed by Q&A. Contributors Safia Fazlul, Zainub Verjee, Narendra Pachkede, and Mayank Bhatt will also be present.

Date: Sunday December 6, 2015
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Auditorium, Noor Cultural Centre
Admission: No charge

Copies of the book will be available for purchase ($20 with HST) and signing.