• Sale of Current Property: We may sell our existing mosque at 564 Annette Street, which is valued between $2.2 million and $2.5 million, to help finance the new location.
• Global Albanian Support: We are actively reaching out to Albanian communities across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and elsewhere to invite their support for this historic project.
• Broader Muslim Community Engagement: Over the years, our community has supported many other mosques and causes. We will now seek support from those wider Muslim networks in return.
• Fundraising Events: We are organizing a series of fundraising initiatives, including community dinners, youth-led drives, and donor outreach campaigns. This effort began with our May 17th launch dinner.
• Qard Hasan (Interest-Free Loans): We are inviting trusted community members to offer interest-free loans to the project, with clear repayment terms that respect Shariah principles.
• Islamic-Compliant Financing: If needed, we are prepared to pursue Shariah-compliant financing models, such as murabaha (cost-plus sales contracts)

• Assessing the property’s physical condition
• Reviewing legal and zoning matters
• Engaging with city officials and consultants to begin the process of rezoning the site for use as a community centre and mosque

To sustain the new facility, we will:

• Rent out spaces, such as the banquet hall

• Increase the annual membership fee from $50 to $100

• Encourage community contributions through volunteered services and donated materials

A larger, more active centre will increase community involvement, which in turn leads to greater financial and volunteer support.

Yes, we expect to hire a facility manager and housekeeping staff. Additional roles will be added as needed.

We aim to create a comprehensive community hub that includes:

• A prayer hall

• Ghusl facility (for washing the deceased)

• Banquet hall with kitchen

• Classrooms

• Recreation room

• Outdoor play area

• Large parking lot

This will also serve as an Albanian cultural center, offering:

• Language classes

• Cultural and recreational activities

• Programs open to all Albanians, regardless of religion

Yes. We deeply value the decades of support and sacrifice from our elders. As part of the new mosque project, we will explore ways to honour long-standing members, including dedicated recognition, special invitations, and roles in our opening ceremonies.

Yes, our goal includes a library, along with classrooms, a gym, and other services—depending on the property acquired. We’ll encourage members to donate books, equipment, and furniture when the time comes.

We are exploring the option of constructing a guest suite/apartment on-site, depending on zoning and space availability.

As the property is 25,689 square feet, this will meet all of our short and medium-term requirements. For the long term, if the property allows, we are open to constructing a second floor to add space and generate additional rental income. Volunteer contributions from Albanian contractors could help make this feasible.

We will offer:

• Albanian language and cultural programs (e.g., folk dancing)

• Inclusive access to events and classes

• Rental spaces for Albanian businesses and family functions at affordable rates

Our goal is to be a welcoming space for all Albanians, regardless of faith.

Yes, you can. Donations toward the new mosque project can absolutely be made on behalf of a loved one — whether living or deceased. Many members of our community choose to give in memory of parents, grandparents, or family members as a form of Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity), which continues to earn reward for the deceased long after they have passed.

When making your donation, simply indicate the name of the person you are donating on behalf of, and we will include them in our prayers and project acknowledgments where applicable. This is a powerful way to honour their legacy while helping build a lasting home for our community.