Islamic Heritage Month

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) proudly recognizes Islamic Heritage Month (IHM) during the month of October. This recognition follows the motion passed by the Board of Trustees on June 22, 2016.  Our main theme for the month is Salaam: Joy, Excellence, Belonging.

Islamic Heritage Month has been recognized across Canada in different ways since October 2007.  In November 2016, the Province of Ontario established October as Islamic History Month through the Islamic Heritage Month Act, and further stated that “proclaiming a month to be Islamic Heritage Month in Ontario will provide all Ontarians, both today and in future generations, with an opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and learn about the rich and longstanding Islamic history in the Province and the diverse roles and contributions of Muslim people in communities across Ontario.  This new understanding will in turn help combat anti-Islamic sentiment.”

During the month of October several Islamic Heritage Month educational opportunities are being organized for all TDSB students to further learn about Islamic traditions and customs. These offerings include:

  • Workshops from the Aga Khan Museum for all grade levels.
  • Workshops with Project Include Outreach.  One of their goals is highlight the contributions of Muslims to modern-day technology and utilize coding principles to facilitate an understanding of Islamic heritage & culture.
Islamic Heritage Month October 2023. Salaam: Joy, Excellence, Belonging. Picture is a tree, a crescent moon, a field of stars, flowers, and hands praying over a Koran at a mosque. The background is reddish with a TDSB logo.