Programs

This cultural event promotes Muslim and Middle Eastern artists in their work, which includes Islamic Art and modern art covering social themes.

Attendees will be able to listen to artists present short talks about their works and also be able to see the art in the Gallery and Grand Room.

Snacks and drinks will be served.

When: 14 Oct 2023 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm.

Where: Vaughan Studios and Event Space; 200 Applemill Road, 3rd Floor, Vaughan, ON

This is a free event and is open to all.

Some art will be available for purchase, HOWEVER, all transactions will occur after the event and must be transacted directly with the artist. OIL is not involved in any sales.

The OIL Youth Committee hosts an Eid celebration for the whole family.

Join us for food, games, henna, a magic show and more.

All ages welcome.

Registration is mandatory.

March – April 2023

During the holy month of Ramadan, we partnered with IDRF to raise money to help families affected by devastating earthquakes in Syria and Turkiye.

Inspired by his book Shi-ism Revisted: Ijtihad and Reformation in Contemporary Times,  Dr. Liyakat Takim lectures and leads a discussion into the possibilities and challenges of re-examining the framework of Ijtihad (independent reasoning).

As part of this perennially relevant topic, the following questions will be tackled:

• Can the social laws of 7th- and 8th-century Arabia still be applied in the 21st century and be relevant to the needs of modern Muslims?
• What areas of Islamic law should be re-examined without violating the essential spirit of legal, ethical and moral principles of Islam?
• What are the tensions between those who believe and those who don’t believe that social laws can and need to be reformed?

The OIL Youth Committee organized an evening of food, fun, and games!

This was a free event, but donations are always welcome.

Open to everyone ages 7+.

Royal Game Cafe
9737 Yonge Street
#Unit 204
Richmond Hill,
ON L4C 8S7

The OILtalks series is an in-person event held at MARC, 9000 Bathurst Street, Thornhill. 

Speakers from our community inform and
inspire, as they share their passions and interests.

Farida Visram tackles “Healthy Pocketbooks and Unhealthy Lifestyles.” As we prosper in the West, does our relationship with food as nourishment and medicine need to be re-examined and its value re-established?”

Abdul-Aziz Dewjee explores “Transcendence and Transformation.” Can we find meaning through a spiritual awakening and the glorious quest of self-development?

Daniel Pikelin, a Tai Chi Quan and Qigong instructor, relates a personal journey via his presentation “Tai Chi and the Meaning of Life.“

Talib Qizilbash shares some personal experiences in “Print This: the good, the bad and the ugly of self-publishing in the digital age.“

OILtalks is a free event.  

Our goal is to plant 120 trees.

Come join us at Indian Line Campground Restoration Site.

When: 25 September 2022 from 9:30 – 12 pm.
Where: 7625 Finch Avenue W, Brampton, L6T 0B2

For more info, click the link above.

FREE ONLINE Painting Event!

This one-day online class is led by SUKAINA WALJI KARIM.

There will be two (2) sessions, click one below to register:

Ages 5–8 @ 1–2:30pm

Ages 9+ @ 3–4:30pm

Please note: For this event, you will need a canvas (8″x10″), a sharpie, gold foil paper,
a kitchen sponge, acrylic paint (around three colours) and paintbrushes.
All of these items can be purchased at the dollar store for under $15.

APRIL 2022

This Ramadan, OIL’s Youth Group is supporting marginalized women and children in partnership with Sakeenah Homes via a EID GIFT DRIVE.

Drop off unwrapped items, such as clothing, toys and gift cards, to any of the following locations by April 15th:

• 260 Betty Ann Dr, North York
• 18 Surrey Court, Unionville
• 74 Brabin Circle, Whitby
• 5 Naylon Street, Vaughan

Thanks in advance for your support.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a public sign-up form on Google Drive for you to see what others have donated and what is still needed, while also making a note of your planned gift. The link to the form can be accessed by clicking the image or the title above.

Thanks for your generosity, and thanks for making this Eid-ul-Fitr so much happier for families around the GTA.

The Gift Drive is on now from 28 March until 15 April 2022. 

Join us for a discussion on the current state of human rights in Canada and how young people can and are getting involved in positively changing their communities.

This is a virtual event. At the event time, click the link to join the discussion on Zoom.

The panellists are as follows:

Libin Mohamed—promotes social justice through art-based programs.

Alisha Aslam—advocates positive social change within youth.

Meriyam Jahim—stands for equal rights for people with physical disabilities.

Presentations, panel discussions and interactive Q&A sessions are all part of this two-day event exploring the meaning and practice of spirituality in different faiths. Expert guests provide insight into Buddhism, Christianity, First Nations Spirituality, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism and Zoroastrianism.

Mubina Jaffer and Kaniz Amir provide practical solutions for people of all ages struggling during a stressful pandemic. Over two sessions these expert coaches teach self-care, self-awareness and meditation skills to help us combat Covid fatigue.

An interactive discussion with Rowaida Abdelaziz, National Reporter from the HuffPost and a panel of women educators, broadcasters and activists.

A live event with four inspirational guest speakers: Zena Chaudhry, CEO of Sakeenah Homes; author and social entrepreneur Samra Zafar; Iqra Khalid, MP; and entrepreneur Erum Zehra of MuslimMoms.ca.

OIL presents its own version of the popular Ted Talk programs. Local presenters share enlightening and educational explorations of topics as diverse as hydroponic gardening and “Awaiting the Messiah.”

Marzia Hassan discusses the importance of fostering inter-generational relationships, explores modern challenges to such relationships and reveals some simple ways each of us can improve our relationships.