Sunshine, Smiles, and Community Spirit – What a Picnic!

Written by The Albanian Muslim Society of Toronto

September 16, 2025

On Sunday, September 14, we came together once again for our second Community Picnic of the year — and what a beautiful day it was!

Held at Mississauga Valley Park, the event brought together over 600 attendees from all generations. Children laughed and played, families shared meals under the trees, and new connections were made — all in the spirit of unity, joy, and faith.

From exciting games and sports, to free food and Eid gifts for the kids, the day was filled with warmth, energy, and that special feeling of community that continues to grow with each event.

📷 View the Official Photo Album

We’re excited to share the official photos from the picnic — a collection of joyful moments, smiling faces, and lasting memories.

View the full album here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1V1eil_S_74khphKIZ5RS7jylAJ3lDz3F?usp=sharing

A community event of this scale doesn’t happen without dedication, planning, and countless helping hands behind the scenes. We are deeply grateful to all the individuals who gave their time, energy, and heart to make this picnic a success.

Special thanks to our Events Committee, whose leadership brought this vision to life:

  • Aziza Amiti
  • Bessie Selmanovski
  • Ardit Avdiu
  • Emulina Avdiu

We also thank the members of our New Mosque Committee for their continued support and presence during the event:

  • Zemri Sallai
  • Erol Selmanovski
  • Izet Elmazi
  • Kadrush Cani
  • Ridvan Aziri

And to all of the following volunteers, who played key roles on the day of the picnic — setting up, coordinating activities, serving food, and helping create a warm and welcoming experience for all — we thank you from the bottom of our hearts:

  • Adrijana Sinani
  • Anisa Asimi
  • Anda Aziri
  • Arije Azemi
  • Barie Memeti
  • Besiana Memeti
  • Eliza Sulemani
  • Elton Strellci
  • Endrit Ramadani
  • Florim Marevci
  • Imer Hoti
  • Eliza Sulemani
  • Liana Sulemani
  • Linda Shabani
  • Luli Krasniqi
  • Miranda Zeneli
  • Mirsada Demiri
  • Sevdie Memeti
  • Shprese Vaseli
  • Rrezarta Vaseli
  • Yllka Vaseli
  • Yllzim Sulemani

Every smile, every shared moment, and every successful detail of this event was made possible because of you.

Thank you for your service to our community. May Allah (SWT) reward each of you for your generosity and dedication.

We thank everyone who came out, participated, and helped make this event so meaningful. May Allah (SWT) continue to bless our community with strength, unity, and joy.

We can’t wait to see you again soon.

With gratitude,
The Albanian Muslim Society of Toronto and the Imam

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