MCC Updates and Announcements
This section gathers important notices shared through MCC internal WhatsApp groups and chapter communications. It should be treated as a newsletter-style digest, not as a replacement for official announcements.
MCC Winnipeg Chapter Day-Long Education Session
Date: Saturday, 16 May 2026
Alhamdulillah, the Muslim Circle of Canada Winnipeg Chapter successfully organized a day-long education session for its members. The programme included Darsul Qur’an, discussion on mutual relationships among workers of Islamic movements, effective da‘wah in the Western context, organizational responsibility and discipline, book discussion, question-and-answer sessions, and practical workshops. Around 20 participants attended the session.
Programme Schedule
| Time | Session | Speaker / Facilitator |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 | Arrival | |
| 7:00–7:20 | Registration and breakfast | |
| 7:20–7:30 | Opening | |
| 7:30–8:30 | Darsul Qur’an, followed by Q&A | Br. Shahin Siddiquee, Secretary General and newly elected Chairman, MCC |
| 8:30–8:40 | Break | |
| 8:40–9:40 | Discussion: Mutual relationships among workers of Islamic movements, duties and boundaries, followed by Q&A | Dr. Sayef Ahmed, Member, Advisory Council and former Secretary General, MCC, Toronto |
| 9:40–10:00 | Tea break | |
| 10:00–11:00 | Discussion: The importance of da‘wah work in the Western world, effective methods of da‘wah, and essential qualities of callers to Islam, followed by Q&A | Br. Shahin Siddiquee |
| 11:00–11:10 | Break | |
| 11:10–12:10 | Discussion: Islamic organization, responsibility, and obedience, followed by Q&A | Br. Ahsanul Karim Sohag, Assistant Secretary General, MCC, Edmonton |
| 12:10–12:20 | Break | |
| 12:20–1:15 | Book discussion: Bai‘at: The Foundation of Islamic Revivalist Organization by Dr. Israr Ahmad, followed by Q&A | Br. Shamsul Hoque, Education Secretary, MCC |
| 1:15–1:45 | General Q&A | Br. Shahin Siddiquee |
| 1:45–2:45 | Salah and lunch break | |
| 2:45–3:30 | Workshop 1: Challenges and practical ways forward for da‘wah work among non-Muslims in Winnipeg. Three groups, 30 minutes of brainstorming, followed by 15 minutes of presentation. | Group workshop |
| 3:30–4:00 | Workshop 2: Practical training on maintaining personal daily reports and preparing monthly subchapter reports. | Practical workshop |
| 4:00–4:15 | Closing |
The sessions were conducted by Br. Shahin Siddiquee, Dr. Sayef Ahmed, Br. Ahsanul Karim Sohag, and Br. Shamsul Hoque. The programme was presided over by Br. Abu Hamid Rakib Uddin and moderated by Br. Harunur Rashid. MCC Winnipeg Chapter thanked the respected speakers, organizers, volunteers, and participants for making the programme successful.
MCC NextGen and HCI Youth Leadership Fellowship
MCC NextGen is partnering with Human Concern International (HCI) to offer a Youth Leadership Fellowship focused on philanthropy and social impact. The opportunity was announced for youth aged 14–25 in selected cities, including Toronto East and West, Scarborough, Montreal, Ottawa, Peel, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver. The fellowship includes leadership, mentorship, and humanitarian training with a commitment of 4–6 hours per month. Selected fellows may attend a Youth Conference in Turkey in 2027, and top participants may become eligible for social impact project grants. To apply: https://humanconcern.org/youth-fellowship/
MCC NextGen National Convention Speech Opportunity
MCC NextGen invited youth aged 16+ from across Canada to compete for a chance to speak at MCC National Convention 2026. Chapters were encouraged to promote participation, run a 5-minute speech contest, and select one brother and one sister for the national online round. Suggested topics included “From Me to We: Building a Purpose-Driven Community” and “Resilience Through Faith: Staying Strong When Life Gets Hard.” Convention updates: https://mccconvention.ca/
MCCA Class: Brief History of Muslims
MCCA announced SRH 401, Module 1: Brief History of Muslims, with Dr. Mahfuzur Rahman Akhanda, Professor of Islamic History and Culture, University of Rajshahi. The class was scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11 AM EST, 10 AM CST, and 9 AM MST through Zoom.
West Zone Subchapter Training Session
A West Zone Subchapter Training Session was proposed for Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM PST. The agenda included logging into the MCC of Canada website, adding manpower in the portal, creating a personal report, reviewing another member’s report, and preparing and submitting monthly reports at the subchapter level.
MCC Convention 2026 Promotion
Members were encouraged to share MCC Convention-related posts with family, friends, communities, and social media contacts. The goal is to increase awareness and participation so that the convention becomes more successful and impactful.
Community Safety Reminder
A caution was circulated reminding members not to share verification codes, not to click suspicious links, and to confirm directly with trusted MCC contacts if someone calls using MCC’s name. This is a useful reminder for digital safety across the community.
Repeated or Upcoming Notices
Some activities, such as the Tulip event and the Sacred Ideals youth training, may overlap with earlier newsletter planning. They can still remain in the bulletin or upcoming-events area if they are not yet completed at the time of publication.
Eid al-Adha Potluck Get-Together 2026
MCC Winnipeg Chapter
MCC Winnipeg Chapter announced an Eid al-Adha potluck get-together for Saturday, 13 June 2026 at 1:00 PM at Crescent Drive Park, Winnipeg. The event is organized with MCC Manitoba Youth Club and MCC Weekend School. Members are encouraged to register through the poster QR code and contact the local organizers for details.
Eid Celebration 2026
MCC Montreal Chapter
MCC Montreal Chapter invited all MCC manpower members to an Eid celebration on Saturday, 30 May 2026 after Asr at Masjid Baitul Mukarram, Montreal, QC. The programme includes Islamic lecture, food, Islamic nasheed, and community gathering.