About CMC

The Chestermere Muslim Council is a non-political, non-sectarian, and registered non-profit charity organization based and committed to serving the City of Chestermere, Strathmore, and surrounding areas.
 
Based out of the Al-Madinah Chestermere Islamic Center, the first local Islamic/Community center in the city.
OUR STORY
The Chestermere Muslim Council (CMC) has been serving both the Muslim and Non-Muslim communities of Chestermere alike for the past several years, even before its official registration in early 2020. CMC’s commitment to humanitarian aid has always remained a central aspect of our organization’s mission and the mission of Islam, taking form in various humanitarian efforts led by the Chestermere Muslim Council, often working closely with the City of Chestermere. Over the course of the past few years, the CMC has contributed to, facilitated, and actively led the following (but not limited to) humanitarian and community efforts:
  • Friday, Eid, & Tarawih prayer services

  • Quran & Islamic Education Classes (By quality teachers)

  • Monthly Quran Lectures & Community Potluck Dinners (Meet, Eat & Greet with the community)

  • Open Question & Answer sessions (By qualified Scholars) 
 
  • Worked alongside City of Chestermere Fire /Emergency Department to provide relief to Covid victims and those in Isolation

  • Interfaith Community Dialogues

  • Working closely with the Canadian Blood Services

  • Close volunteer work alongside the City of Chestermere Diversity/Community Department

OUR MISSION

Establishing a Halal Food Bank in Chestermere

A 100% free, accessible and most importantly: Halal food bank for deserving Muslim and non-Muslim families in Chestermere and surrounding areas!

Youth Wellbeing Counselling

Investing in our future by supporting our youth in the face of Identity, Faith, Drugs, Bullying, Mental Health, and more by connecting them with reliable resources and other Muslim Youth in the Community!

Anti-Discrimination Programs

Uniting diverse groups in our community, opening up for dialogue, and ending the cycle of ignorance

Islam Outreach Campaigns

To spread the teachings, customs, and ideals of the Quran in the light of the Blessed Tradition of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, his family & companions.

Youth Outreach Summer Camp​

Sports, Bonfire, Boating, Archery, Open Q&A, Spiritual Conditioning & more character developing activities for the growing Muslim (Boys & Girls)