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MuslimFest Location(s) Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Years active 2004 – present Founded by DawaNet
Young Muslims Canada
Sound VisionDate(s) Summer Website Official website MuslimFest is an annual two-day festival organized by DawaNet, Young Muslims Canada, and Sound Vision Canada. The event showcases Muslim artists, musicians and comedians, and takes place every summer at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. The 2010 edition of the event took place at the Living Arts Centre on July 31st and August 1st.
General features of the event include several educational workshops, a variety show, puppet show, programs geared towards women, and an international bazaar. Programs held during the day have typically consisted of an international art exhibit, film competition, and fashion show. A performance finale at the end of the final day typically includes spoken word artists, Muslim musicians and nasheed artists, and a stand-up comedy show. MuslimFest organizers claim that the event has attracted over 10,000 visitors over the course of a day.
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History
Launched in 2004, MuslimFest is a joint initiative of DawaNet, Young Muslims Canada, and Sound Vision. The three organizations brought together a pool of professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders, activists, and volunteers to craft the first Muslim-oriented festival in Canada.
Performers & Artists
- Dawud Wharnsby
- Idris Phillips
- Zain Bhikha
- Khaleel Muhammad
- The Fletcher Valve Drummers
- Irfan Makki
- Preacher Moss, of Allah Made Me Funny fame
- Amir Sulaiman
- Native Deen
- seven8six (786 Boyz)
- Baba Ali
- Aman Ali
- The Sound of Reason
- Sofia Baig
- Azhar Usman of Allah Made Me Funny fame
- Rasul Somji
- Ibrahim Shalaby
- Mo Amer, of Allah Made Me Funny fame
- Azeem Muhammad, formerly of Allah Made Me Funny fame
- Brother Dash
See also
External links
Categories:- Festivals in Ontario
- Festival stubs
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