BY IMAN UMAIR-QAISER Many students at MD celebrate Ramadan, an Islamic event where Muslims fast from sunrise to sundown for a month. If you are curious as to why Muslims fast during Ramadan, great! Curiosity is a natural human trait that is a derivative of our constant thirst for knowledge- you’ve come to the right place. Here are some FAQs about Ramadan, answered by a … Continue reading Demystifying Ramadan: What You Need to Know
By Hunter Culhane The sixth annual Faces of Faith conference was held at Milton District High School on Tuesday, November 20th, 2018. With the aim of promoting tolerance and acceptance of various religions within the MDHS community, guest speakers from different faiths were invited to attend the event and discuss their beliefs with all Grade 11 students. This year, the Haudenosaunee, Canadian Indigenous, Jewish, Islamic, … Continue reading VIDEO: Faces of faith face fresh faces for ‘Faces of Faith’
By Hunter Culhane A display was set up in the cafeteria yesterday to mark Islamic History Month. The aim of the display was to educate Muslim and non-Muslims about Muslims in Canada and the contributions Muslims have made throughout history. Students were able to learn more about themselves and their peers through this informative display. Continue reading Display Informs Students About Islamic History Month
BY JASMINE KAPOOR As shared in an article by Maija Shea, MDHS held Faces of Faith on Tuesday, November 14th. As opposed to repeating what was said in another article, I will be sharing the impressions of those involved in Faces of Faith. I was personally involved in the event as a leader with a faith representative-something rather rare for a grade 12 student, as … Continue reading Faces of Faith Impressions
BY MAIJA SHEA The annual Faces of Faith event returned to MDHS on Tuesday, November 14th for the grade 11 students. The aim is to educate everyone on a variety of faiths and religions that make up their diverse Canadian community. Eleven guest speakers, each of a different belief, visited the school to share how they live their daily life and the foundations of their … Continue reading Faces of Faith
BY HILLARY FORD Monday October 30, 2017 these four outstanding Muslim ladies came to Milton District High school to set up an exhibit to educate students on the religion of Islam. They set up a beautiful display where Milton District staff and students could experience the culture and some practices of the Islamic religion. There was a display of the type of house they would … Continue reading Islam Awareness Exhibit at Milton District High School
BY S. RAKHRA Not many people are able to say that they have had the privilege to be in a room full of representatives from many different faiths educating a large group of people about their spiritualities. Luckily, the grade 11 students of MDHS can say they have. The Annual Faces of Faith was held on November 23, 2016 , it is a conference that … Continue reading Faces of Faith
BY V. NG The Faces of Faith event is back again this year on Wednesday, November 25th, with an even more diverse range of religious leaders than before. This grade 11 event, similar to a panel, gathers leaders of multiple faiths to give students a chance to enhance their knowledge about different religions from reliable sources. This is not designed to recruit or convert; its … Continue reading Faces of Faith
BY A. ROCK (Photo provided by Dave Hamilton) Grade eleven students had the wonderful opportunity of being able to listen to various religious speakers here at MDHS on Wednesday, November 26th. The conference (that ran over the course of periods two through four) started off with a question and answer session in the theatre, where students and teachers were offered the ability to discuss religious … Continue reading The Many Faces of Faith
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