Who we are

Serving the Muslims of Calgary for over 60 years

Since 1958, The Muslim Council of Calgary (MCC) has represented the vast majority of Calgary Muslims from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities. This diversity makes us stronger, wiser, and more inclusive while our shared belief in Allah (SWT) and his messenger Muhammad (PBUH) proudly defines us as Canadian Muslims.

Our Values

KNOWLEDGE

Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave

SPIRITUALITY

Ihsan is the way of our Messenger (PBUH)

SERVICE

Being in service and helping others is the duty of every Muslim

COMMUNITY

We pray together, we break our fast together – Islam is community

A few of our Board of Directors

Our board members are elected for two-year terms and are mandated to carry out their activities according to established Islamic principles in accordance to the Qur’an and Sunnah.

Omar El-Hajjar

Chairman

Abdulrahman Abbas

Secretary

Anwar Mohiuddin

Board Member

Abid Rasheed

Board Member

A few of our services

Please visit Our Services for a full list of what’s offered by the MCC.

Counselling

Struggling in faith? Addiction or relationship issues? Or maybe you just need to chat? Our Masjid Imam is at your service to assist or connect you with those that can help.

Marriage Services

Islam teaches us that marriage is an important part of our life. Allow our Masjid Imam and staff to be a part of this joyous occasion by facilitating your Nikkah ceremony.

Funeral Services

“To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return.” The MCC operates Calgary’s only Muslim cemetery and is prepared to assist you with all the logistics during this difficult time.

MCC Organizational Structure