Ruth writes: It was one of the most joyful religious events I’ve ever experienced. There was laughing and dancing. I kept thinking that no
Ruth writes: There must have been several hundred people at the quickly-organized rally in Nathan Phillips Square yesterday in honour of the recently murdered
It was Sunday, September 27. Many people were mingling about when I arrived at the St. Mary’s Ethiopian Orthodox Church near Dufferin and Lawrence.
Ruth writes: I’ve just been reading the list of Culture Days events in Toronto. This is a weekend with cultural concerts, lessons, tours
Ruth writes: My friend Soledade invited me to the baptism of her five-year old daughter Isabel. Soledade and her husband Avelino are from Portugal,
23Jul
Art, entertainment and games. This is another chance to be immersed in the Muslim culture of Toronto. You can talk with women wearing full
9Jul
Ruth writes: It took four Tibetan monks eight days to make a Chenrezig Sand Mandala for the birthday of the Dalai Lama last week
27Jun
Ramadan is the holiest time of the year for Muslims around the world, and for them it is the month of sharing. Every year
Ruth writes: Some of these complimentary dinners of Turkish food come with speakers such as Dr. Hamid Slimi, Imam, Resident Scholar and Founder of
Ruth writes: Someone asked me the other day if I went to all the festivals in Toronto. Yikes! I once counted one year’s worth