The Soldiers
They gave their lives To save us all. To give us hope And love for all. The soldiers died A hero’s death. They came to arms And now they rest. They’re in our hearts And in our minds. Let’s show respect And honor their lives. They fought for us To give us peace. So now we must Keep the peace.
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Movember: A Global Movement
By Razi Siddiqui Every November, ordinary men take on the brave task of Movember: growing a moustache for charity to raise awareness about men’s health; including prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health issues such as depression. It started in Melbourne, Australia 13 years ago, when a group of friends decided to revive an old fashioned trend, the moustache. 30 ordinary men took part to see what would happen. When they realized how much fun it was, they started raising money the next year. They started by raising awareness for prostate cancer. In 2004, the event grew to 450 participants and together they raised a whopping $43,000. By 2012 the event has reached over 5 million participants, ranging from the old to young, all over the globe. This huge number had helped raise over 154 million dollars, and the numbers kept rising. In 2015 the group had raised over 759 million dollars! Because of the amazing contributions, the charity helped fund over 1200 projects to help improve the lives of men all over the globe. To participate, all you have to do is sign up on the website, and pledge to grow a mustache for November, along with fundraise for Movember. If you can’t commit, or can’t grow a mustache, no problem! You can always donate or host an event to help raise awareness and money for the foundation. Even telling your friends about it can help; and if you know someone who is fundraising, make sure to donate to them. Overall, Movember is a great time to help others, take part in your community, and just have fun. From humble beginnings to a gargantuan charity, Movember shows what people can do. From their contributions to the globe to their impact in media, the Movember charity is something that only few forget. So remember Movember this November, and grow a ‘stache! By: Razi Siddiqui and Ali Siddiqui
On October 25, 2007, the Parliament of Canada officially declared October as Islamic History Month in Canada. This is intended to be a time for Canadians to celebrate and focus on Muslim cultural heritage and the over 1400 years of Muslim contributions to world history and knowledge in order to build bridges between Canadian Muslims and other Canadians. Canada's national cultural heritage is the total way Canadians from every background and walk of life identify and express themselves. Islamic history does not belong only to Muslim Canadians, but to all Canadians. The contributions made by Muslim scholars and inventors and the valuable stories of Muslim people who now make up over 23% of the earth's population. There are so many good stories to share and new learnings to experience; we intend to do all that, and more, during Islamic History Month Canada. Islamic History Month Canada is a great opportunity to connect with the general populace. It is also a chance for Muslim leaders and scholars to provide clear answers to the many questions that service providers, law enforcement and government officials have concerning Islam and the role that Muslims can play in society. We encourage all schools, religious institutions, and government agencies to take this opportunity to reach out to their Muslim neighbors and colleagues and help foster understanding in our country. Islam is a religion followed by over 1.6 billion people, and is built on the teachings of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). The Prophet was revealed these teachings in the Quran, a religious text which outlines the expectations of a Muslim. Some of the expectations is that a Muslim should never be discriminatory, as all races and ethnicities are equal in Islam. The teachings of Islam promote peace and forgiveness, and co-existence with other religions and beliefs. The important history and culture of Islam, from the artwork to the scientific achievements are important for everyone in Canada to learn about. This can help every Canadian feel comfortable with each other and promote a more welcoming and understanding environment. |
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