A place to learn
A place to lead
A place to belong
Here, we built Canada’s first mosque.
Here, we celebrate our culture and shape the community around us.
Here, we’re building a state-of-the-art school to educate the next generation of Muslim leaders.
Excerpt from “I Am From Here” by Muslim poet Mahmoud Darwish
Your donation will help shape the future and open doors for students to learn, lead, and belong.
Learn
Lay the foundation for education—one brick at a time.
$25 – Buy a Brick
Add a brick to the school’s structure and support the physical and spiritual foundation.
Create green space where learning and joy can flourish.
$50 – Outdoor Supplies
Support outdoor areas that bring nature, play, and discovery into daily learning.
Open doors to knowledge in a new classroom.
$100 – Install a Door
Each door opens to a safe, sacred space for curiosity, growth, and belonging.
Lead
Bring faith-based learning to life with vital resources.
$250 – Islamic Textbooks
Fill shelves with books that nurture faith, identity, and a love of lifelong learning.
Build a playground where friends and fun meet daily.
$500 – Playground Equipment
Create joyful spaces where imaginations soar and friendships blossom every day.
Support the creation of gym spaces for growth and community.
$1,000 – Build the Gym
Fund a gym where movement, teamwork, and school spirit come alive—inside and out.
Belong
Inspire with calligraphy, arches, and Islamic beauty.
$2,500 – Architectural Details
Celebrate tradition through tilework, calligraphy, and sacred design that uplifts all.
Support prayer with space for reflection and worship.
$5,000 – Prayer Area
Create a serene prayer space and wudu area that anchor students in daily connection.
Help build vibrant hubs of learning and connection.
$10,000 – Learning Centres
Support dynamic spaces that foster faith, focus, and community across every grade.
Per the guidance of our scholars, this project is Zakat-eligible.
Honoring Our Past, Present, and Future
Proudly Rooted in Canada’s History
The school of Canada’s first mosque
Edmonton Islamic Academy was established in 1987 in the basement of the Al Rashid Mosque, the first mosque in Canada. The school grew quickly and currently supports more than 1400 students from Preschool to Grade 12.
Celebrating Our Culture and Our Community
The #1 ranked school in Edmonton
We educate the next generation of Muslim leaders while preserving their religious and cultural identity. Students find the full expression of their Muslim faith through rigorous academics, community service projects, and active participation in leadership roles.
Building a Bright Future for Our Students
A new Campus to serve 1700+ students
Our new school building will meet the growing demands of Edmonton’s Muslim community and be a destination school for families seeking our distinctive combination of academic excellence and emphasis on Muslim faith and culture.
Merch with Meaning
When you say “I am from here & here I am,” it’s about belonging, pride, and showing up for our future. Represent that every day with merch that speaks for itself.
Adult Crewneck Sweatshirt
$55.00 CAD
100% of proceeds go to building the Edmonton Islamic School New School Project
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