بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
In the name of Allah, the Most Kind the Most Merciful.

April 2024 | Ramadan 1445 AH


Salam alaikum,


:Our heartiest felicitations on the Holiest month, especially the Nights of Qadr. The month is passing by quickly and the opportunity to avail ourselves of its blessings will soon be over. May Allah (SWT) bless you and your families as well as our communities.


We pray to Allah (SWT) to alleviate the difficulties facing our brothers and sisters across the globe, in Gaza, Sudan, and all locations where Muslims face oppression and violence. Ameen..

In this Issue:

Eid Card Competition - Deadline tonight!

ICAIR Conference Invitation

WF Elections Announcement

Jamaat Spotlight - SMCBC, Vancouver, BC

URGENT: Request from IABAT

Sukoon Episode Out Now!

Register now - Shia Matchmaking Event in Toronto, Canada

Save the Date! NASIMCO Annual Conference in Surrey, BC

Give your Zakat Al Fitrah now!

Donate to NASIMCO's Ramadan Relief

Donate to NASIMCO's Gaza Emergency Appeal

Eid Card Competition

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ICAIR Conference Invitation

The International Centre for Advanced Islamic Research (ICAIR) is pleased to announce that its conference, "God in the Modern World," will be held at the Jaffari Community Centre in Toronto on April 20-21, 2024. This thought-provoking event brings together scholars and thinkers to explore the role of faith in the 21st century. Through talks, discussions, and workshops, participants will address the challenges posed to traditional religious belief by the contemporary world.


This is an in-person event. Attendance is free but spaces are limited. Reserve your tickets by visiting the conference Eventbrite page.

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📸 ICAIR is pleased to announce its photography competition, "Faith and Modernity: Seeking the Divine in a Secular Age", launched in conjunction with our annual international conference, "God in the Modern World". For full competition details, visit: https://icair.ac/photography


📆 Deadline for submissions: 12th April 2024

🌍 Open to participants of all ages and skill levels worldwide

👨‍👦Two age categories: under 18 & 18 and over

💵 The winner and runner-up in each category will receive cash prizes of 400 CAD and 200 CAD, respectively.

Find more details here

WF Elections Update

Jamaat Spotlight

We are delighted to share photos and results from the recently held Olive Branch Market for Palestine at Az-Zahraa Islamic Center in Vancouver. The Market raised funds for the NASIMCO Gaza Emergency Relief Fund. Alhamdulillah, the market had over 25 vendors and hundreds of community members come out to the event. Alhamdulillah, with everyone's support and generosity, the community came together to raise over $6,800 for Palestine, surpassing their goal of $2,000.

URGENT: Request from our Member Jamaat - IABAT, NC

NASIMCO calls upon you today to mobilize, to come together in support of our brothers and sisters in faith in North Carolina. IABAT is a growing community, with plans to build the first Shia Muslim Center in North Carolina. IABAT is in urgent need of $225,000 USD by Muharram 2024 to complete the construction of a main water line from the building property across the main road to the receiving pit on the other side. 



The construction’s progress encountered challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a slowdown throughout 2020 and 2021. Their initial budget was $1.2 million but due to COVID-19 era supply chain delays and construction material shortages, the cost of construction and labor increased. Now the project cost for Phase 1 is close to $2 million. Despite these hurdles, with the gracious support of their community, they have achieved 75% completion, but they need $225,000 USD to finish this essential, yet high-cost task.


IABAT has permission from Imam Mahdi Association of Marjaeya (I.M.A.M.), which is the liaison office of Grand Ayatullah Sistani (may Allah grant him long life) and other marajae’, to accept Khums. In addition, they also have 501c designation, which would allow all the donations to be tax deductible for US Citizens/permanent residents. Upon receipt of your donations, IABAT will issue a tax receipt for your records.


Please donate to the project directly at https://iabat.org/services/building-project/

Other ways to donate:

  • PayPal (account: IABAT)
  • Check to be mailed to: PO Box 16206 Durham, NC 27704 (checks made out to IABAT)


Donate directly

Sukoon - A NASIMCO Podcast - New episode out now!

A new episode of Sukoon - A Muslim Wellness Podcast is out now!


Join us in a journey towards holistic wellness within an Islamic framework.


Check out the second season now!

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Register now - Shia Matchmaking Event in

Toronto, Canada

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NASIMCO Annual Conference - Save the Date!

NASIMCO is proud to announce the venue for our 2024 NASIMCO Annual Conference. The Conference will be hosted by our brothers and sisters of the Al Kawthar Islamic Association in their new facilities in Surrey, BC. Look out for more details soon.

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Zakat Al-Fitrah 2024

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NASIMCO Ramadan Relief Appeal 2024

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NASIMCO Gaza Emergency Appeal

Respond to our urgent request for assistance as we confront a humanitarian crisis of immense proportions.


Together, we can make a change. Join NASIMCO's Gaza Emergency Appeal today. Let's extend our hands to those in need, providing hope and help in their darkest hour.

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