Upcoming Events
How Elections Work in Canada
Guest Speaker: Leslie Rosenblood
A presentation and discussion will inaugurate the Ensaneyoun Educational Salon series.
Event Title: How do elections work in Canada?
📅 Sunday, Feb 23rd, 2025
🕒3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
📍Frank McKechnie Community Center. 310 Bristol Rd E, Mississauga, ON, Room A
Educational and Social Events
Ensaneyoun Salon series
The Civil State: History, Present, and Future Prospects
Guest Speaker: Dr. Walid El Khachab, Professor of Arabic Studies and Comparative Literature at York University, Toronto, is also the Director of the Arab Research Center in Canada. He has authored numerous research papers on literature, cinema, and Islam in their interaction with history and contemporary culture. He is also the author of the book, Engineer of Joy, which explores the life of the Egyptian comedic actor, Fouad El-Mohandes.
Seminar Summary: The discussion centered on Sheikh Ali Abdel Razek's groundbreaking 1925 book, Islam and the Foundations of Governance. This controversial book was published shortly after the fall of the Ottoman Caliphate, and it argued that the concept of Caliphate had no basis in Islamic scripture but was merely a form of worldly power. Sheikh Ali wrote powerfully that "the throne rises only upon human heads" and "the crown has no life except what it takes from human lives." For these views, he faced severe consequences: expelled from the Council of Senior Scholars, fired from his position as judge, and barred from future religious or civil posts. This harsh treatment served two purposes: protecting Sultan Ahmed Fuad's ambitions to become “Caliph” and preserving the privileges of Al-Azhar's religious establishment. The seminar concluded with a hope that Egypt might break free from this historical pattern and truly embrace a secular civil state.
This session was followed by a question-answer period.
📅 Sunday, Nov 24, 2024
🕒1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
📍Hazel McCallion Central Library, Mississauga, Room 2A, Second Floor
Literary Presentation of the 2022 Novel, A Bar on Adli Street: An Egyptian Memoir by author Madhat M. Ghabrial
Guest Speaker: Madhat M. Ghabrial, an Egyptian Canadian author residing in Ontario, presented a summary and brief analysis of his first memoir/novel. This book was published in Canada and in Egypt—in English and Arabic.
Seminar Summary: The memoir recalls the events of 1970s Cairo during a tumultuous period when Egypt's first secular dictator, Gamal Abdel Nasser, had just died, and the once-popular secular movement was gradually giving way to religiosity and fanaticism.
The narrative, combining nostalgia with profound disappointment, centers on an underground bar where secularists gathered to discuss politics. As religious influence grew throughout the 1970s and 1980s, this bar slowly disappeared, becoming a lost symbol of a bygone era—a time of poetry, freedom, and unfulfilled yearnings for a secular democracy.
The literary presentation concluded with a question-and-answer session and book signing.
📅 Sunday, Oct 20, 2024
🕒 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
📍 Hazel McCallion Central Library, Mississauga, Room 2A, Second Floor
Toronto Conference
Residents of Toronto and nearby small towns are invited to a unique cultural and artistic event hosted by Ensaneyoun. Featuring exceptional guests Mr. Saeed Shoaib and Dr. Essam Al-Khawaga, the event includes rich discussions, traditional performances, music, and the art of Tahteeb. Join us for a comprehensive experience including dinner and drinks from the most delicious and flavorful Egyptian cuisine, as if you're dining in the heart of Cairo!
📅 Saturday, May 25, 2024
🕒 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
📍Huron Park Community Centre, Mississauga
Montreal Gala Dinner Event
Ensaneyoun administration proudly announces the Montreal Cultural Evening, featuring esteemed guests Dr. Khaled Montaser and Dr. Essam Al-Khawaga. Join us for an evening of art, music, and dinner, with Eastern oud performances evoking cherished memories.
📅 Friday, October 6, 2023
🕒 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM
📍480 Boulevard Saint-Martin, Laval, QC
Snapshots from Our Ensaneyoun Educational Salon series
Cultural Events
Meet And Greet Event
Join us for an inspiring afternoon to connect with fellow Ensaneyoun members, share ideas, and celebrate our thriving community. This event will feature engaging activities, networking opportunities, and light refreshments in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
📅 Sunday, February 2nd, 2025
🕒 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 6645 Kitimat Road, Unit 20, Mississauga, ON L5N 6J3
Pizza on the Lake Round 2 !
Because our last event was successful and popular demand was high, we are thrilled to bring it back! Join us for a delightful afternoon at Lakeshore in Mississauga. Enjoy fresh pizza, chilled drinks, and live music featuring incredible guitar and flute performances by Natalie G. She will perform songs in Arabic and English, encouraging everyone to dance and sing along with her. Each attendee will have the opportunity to perform their favorite songs!
📅 Saturday, July 20, 2024
🕒11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
📍2268 Lakeshore Rd, Mississauga
Pizza on the Lake Social Event
Join us for a delightful afternoon at Lakeshore in Mississauga! We'll be enjoying fresh pizza, chilled drinks, and live music featuring amazing guitar and awesome flute performances by Yasser Rofail and Natalie G. They will be singing tunes from the 70’s to the present in both Arabic and English. Come and sing along with us, everyone will get to sing their favorite songs!
📅 Saturday, June 22, 2024
🕒 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
📍 2268 Lakeshore Rd, Mississauga