Muslims in Public Space—MiPs

A sidewalk, public art, Islamic geometric shapes, Nuit Blanche & Donlands/Danforth 🤲🏽 We’re thrilled to be doing this temporary installation with partners such as @EastEndArtsTO @nuitblancheTO Let’s make this a temporary art installation ➡️ permanent one. #publicspaces #urbanism #islamicart #nuitblancheTO #NuitBlanche

Ramadan is a time centered on generosity, compassion, and strengthening community. It encourages reflection, gratitude, and care for others. Ramadan is the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims around the world as a time of fasting, reflection, prayer, and connection. From dawn until sunset, those observing refrain from food and drink as an act of spiritual discipline, empathy, and devotion. May this holy month bring you peace, blessings, and an abundance of joy. 🌙

This article does not mention that at least 10 Muslims in Canada have been killed in hate crimes since 2017.

We enjoyed this so much — this was our first all women’s event! Thanks to our amazing instructors Amina Rizvi! 📿

While Cooksville filled the fall with colour and movement, Rockcliffe Smythe brought a different kind of warmth to #880TowerPOPS. Our Prayer Bead Workshop invited neighbours to slow down together, sip hot chai, and create something meaningful with their hands. The afternoon was full of conversation, quiet focus, and the kind of comfort that comes from sharing homemade food and time with others. These gentler moments remind us how community care shows up in many forms, from big celebrations to small, intentional gatherings. Thank you to @Muslimsinpublic and Sisters Through Faith for organizing this workshop, led by Amina Rizvi. Photography by Zoobia Ilyas.

No one should have their face beaten in, their teeth broken, their eyesight seriously damaged because of who they are. My message to decision makers:

Oshawa homicide victim was killed within minutes of leaving nearby mosque, police say cp24.com/local/toronto/…

A Markham man was beaten - his skull broken and eye sockets smashed because of hate. My heart is broken for his family, but the words of politicians are not enough. The gov’t must take clear and immediate action to stop the rise of Islamophobia and other forms of hate in Canada

‘We’ve had to adapt to living in fear’: Toronto family says they have endured months of Islamophobia cp24.com/local/toronto/…

Today marks 30 years since the Srebrenica genocide -- a dark moment in European and world history, with vital lessons for international justice and impunity. #Srebrenica30

Israeli forces and drones opened fire toward hundreds of people waiting for aid trucks in central Gaza early Tuesday, killing at least 25 people, Palestinian witnesses and hospitals said. trib.al/4JELWw7

Hosted by Muslims in Public Space (MiPs) in partnership with Arts Etobicoke and Cloverdale Mall. 📍 250 The East Mall, Toronto 🔗 Learn more at muslimsinpublicspace.ca @artsetobicoke

Experience how water, symmetry, shade, and scent come together to shape spaces of reflection, healing, and belonging. We’re currently accepting submissions from artists until June 23. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Step into Paradise City: Islamic Gardens — our third annual exhibit exploring the legacy of Muslim contributions to landscape urbanism, geometry, and public space. From July 24 to August 24, visit us at Cloverdale Mall for a free public exhibition on Islamic Gardens.

Jane’s Walk began in Toronto in 2007 as a grassroots tribute to Jane Jacobs — the legendary urbanist who championed people-first, community-led cities. 🌆🚶‍♀️ Today, it's a global movement in 500+ cities — but Toronto remains its heart. ❤️ #JanesWalk #WalkWithUs

🚨Disturbing Islamophobic assault on an Ottawa Muslim woman results in charges. ✴️No one should be ever be attacked for who they are. Everyone in 🇨🇦 deserves to live in safety and with dignity. ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/04/14/wom…

We just wrapped up our digital walkshop with friends — thank you to everyone who joined! Can’t wait for the in-person walkshop coming up: 📅 April 9, 2025 🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 East Scarborough Store front (4040 Lawrence Ave E) 👉 Sign up in bio! #JanesWalk #WalkWithUs

🗞️Distressing act of violence committed against a visibly Muslim woman when a perpetrator assaulted her, & attempted to set her hijab on fire. Islamophobia has led to too much violence in our country. Such hate has absolutely no place in our communities. ctvnews.ca/toronto/local/…

Every year, hundreds of walks take place across Toronto — exploring public space, art, housing, food access, and the stories of diaspora communities that shape our city. 🌆🗣️ Last year, we had 121 walks! Ready to lead one this year? 🗓️ Deadline to submit your walk: April 17

We are excited to welcome our newest plazaPOPS board members: Fateha Hossain, Emad ElHamahmy, Lavinia Lamenza, Herleen Kaur Arora (she/her), and a belated welcome to Trina Moyan and Sneha Mandhan!