​​Month-long events celebrate Muslim heritage and recognize generations of community building in Brampton

BRAMPTON, ON (October 1, 2026) – This October, the City of Brampton, in partnership with local and national Muslim-led organizations, will mark Islamic History Month​ with a lineup of events highlighting Muslim history, culture and traditions, including mosque open houses, a community celebration and the renaming of Eastbourne Park in honour of the Kalair family.

​Each October, the City of Brampton recognizes Islamic History Month in Canada. Credit: City of Brampton 

2026 Islamic History Month events and activities

​​Islamic History Month flag raising

Join community members and partners for a flag raising at Brampton City Hall to mark Islamic History Month.

​Date: Friday, October 2

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Ken Whillans Square, 2 Wellington St. W.

Kalair Family Park renaming ceremony

The City will officially rename Eastbourne Park to Kalair Family Park, honouring brothers Muhammad Nawaz Kalair and Muhammad Aslam Kalair and their lasting contributions to Brampton.

After immigrating from Punjab, Pakistan in 1967, Muhammad Nawaz Kalair and Muhammad Aslam Kalair made Brampton home for more than 50 years and helped establish Jami Makki Masjid, Brampton’s first masjid, in 1977. The park renaming recognizes their lasting legacy of faith, education, service and community building.

​Date: Friday, October 16

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Location: Eastbourne Park, 764 Balmoral Dr. 

Visit a local mosque for an open house

Residents are invited to visit participating Brampton mosques to learn more about Islam, experience local Muslim community spaces and connect with neighbours.

Date: Saturday, October 17

Time: 12 to 6 p.m.

Location: Bramalea Islamic and Cultural Centre, 25 Kings Cross Rd.

Date: Sunday, October 18

Time: 12 to 6 p.m.

Location: Mubarak Mosque, 10545 Hurontario St.

Date: Sunday, October 18

Time: 2 to 6 p.m.

Location: Jamiat-Ul-Ansar, 1 Masjid Dr.

Date: Saturday, October 24

Time: 7 to 9 p.m.

Location: Islamic Forum, 200 Advance Blvd.

Date: Monday, October 26

Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Location: Brampton Islamic Centre, 6 Lowry Dr.

Date: Thursday, October 29

Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

Location: Masjid Al Salam, 160 Salvation Rd.

Islamic History Month Community Celebration

Close out the month with an evening of Islamic art, history and culture featuring Arabic calligraphy with Omar Uddin, Islamic geometry and art with Safoura Zahedi, an animated presentation from Muslim Media Hub, an introduction to the Islamic Society of North America Canada’s travelling art exhibit and recognition of youth projects from Brampton Islamic Centre.

Date: Friday, October 30

Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Location: Brampton City Hall Atrium and Conservatory, 2 Wellington St. W.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and spaces are limited. 

Home to more than 70,000 Muslims and 25 masjids and musallahs, Brampton values the many contributions of its diverse Muslim community. Recognized across Canada each October, Islamic History Month celebrates Muslim heritage, builds understanding and provides an opportunity to stand against Islamophobia, anti-Muslim hate, racism and discrimination. Learn more about Islamic History Month events in Brampton at brampton.ca/IHMB.​

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“Islamic History Month is an opportunity to recognize the history, traditions and people who have helped shape Brampton for generations. We are proud to honour the Kalair family this year and the legacy of Muhammad Nawaz Kalair and Muhammad Aslam Kalair, whose faith, leadership and service helped lay important foundations for Brampton’s Muslim community. I encourage residents to take part in the events throughout October, connect with their neighbours and learn more about the people and stories that make Brampton the diverse city we are proud to call home.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

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