Past Events
Jan
26
2025
Social • Recurring
Fellowship of the Faith
Inspired by the Ansar, the illustrious companions of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), the Fellowship of the Faith is a monthly gathering where young Muslim Men (18+) unite to forge bonds of mentorship, friendship, and faith. This is your chance to embark on a journey of personal growth and shared purpose, guided by light and wisdom.
Jan
25
2025
Charity • Recurring
Blood Sadaqah
Half of all Canadians will either need blood or know someone who will need blood at some point in their lives. Yet only 4% of Canadians donate. Join us to help change that.
Dec
1
2024
Community Development • Recurring
17th Project Downtown
Project Downtown is back again! Join us in this hands-on opportunity to feed the homeless and less fortunate in Edmonton while also participating in some great dawah!
Nov
16
2024
Community Development • Recurring
Project Downtown Bottle Drive
Come lend a hand at Project Downtown's Bottle Drive! All proceeds go toward meals, hygiene kits, and winter essentials for Edmonton's homeless community!
Oct
26
2024
Charity • Recurring
Blood Sadaqah
Half of all Canadians will either need blood or know someone who will need blood at some point in their lives. Yet only 4% of Canadians donate. Join us to help change that.
Sep
21
2024
Community Development • Recurring
16th Project Downtown
Project Downtown is back again! Join us in this hands-on opportunity to feed the homeless and less fortunate in Edmonton while also participating in some great dawah!
Sep 2024
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April
2025
Social • Recurring
Avalon Gym Nights
Our weekly Gym Nights return and will once again be hosted every Friday Night for young men, with basketball and soccer being hosted at separate locations!
Aug
17
2024
Social • Recurring
Mens' WEM Waterpark
Ansar Youth Association (AYA) proudly presents a Men's Waterpark Event at West Edmonton Mall
Jul
20
2024
Social • Recurring
Womens' WEM Waterpark
Ansar Youth Association (AYA) proudly presents a Women's Waterpark Event at West Edmonton Mall
Jun
30
2024
Social • Recurring
Edmonton Classico Cup: Fire Edition 2024
8 teams will battle for supremacy on the futsal pitch. If you are looking for a friendly yet competitive tournament to test your skills, the Edmonton Classico Cup welcomes you!
Jun
23
2024
Social• Recurring
Painting for Palestine
Ansar Youth Association proudly presents Painting for Palestine:
A paint night for sisters featuring Benish Qayyum!
Jun
15
2024
Community Development • Recurring
15th Project Downtown
Project Downtown is back again! Join us in this hands-on opportunity to feed the homeless and less fortunate in Edmonton while also participating in some great dawah!
May
24
2024
Community Development • Recurring
5th Annual Planting for the Future
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) once said: “If a Muslim plants a tree or sows a seed and then a bird or a person or an animal eats form it, it is regarded as charity.”
Apr
14
2024
Social • Recurring
Eid at Galaxyland 2024
Ansar Youth Association invites you and your family to Eid al Fitr at Galaxyland!
Mar
30
2024
Community Development • Recurring
14th Project Downtown
Project Downtown is back again! Join us in this hands-on opportunity to feed the homeless and less fortunate in Edmonton while also participating in some great dawah!
Feb
24
2024
Charity • Recurring
Blood Sadaqah
Half of all Canadians will either need blood or know someone who will need blood at some point in their lives. Yet only 4% of Canadians donate. Join us to help change that.
Jan
28
2024
Social • Recurring
Ski Night 2024
Ansar Youth Association and Markaz ul Islam invite you to our Annual Ski Night at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort!
Jan
6
2024
Community Development • Recurring
13th Project Downtown
Project Downtown is back again! Join us in this hands-on opportunity to feed the homeless and less fortunate in Edmonton while also participating in some great dawah!
Dec 22023
Dec22023
Community Development • Recurring
12th Project Downtown
Project Downtown is back again! Join us in this hands-on opportunity to feed the homeless and less fortunate in Edmonton while also participating in some great dawah!
Oct
28
2023
Charity • Recurring
Blood Sadaqah
Half of all Canadians will either need blood or know someone who will need blood at some point in their lives. Yet only 4% of Canadians donate. Join us to help change that.
Sep
30
2023
Community Development • Recurring
Edmonton Muslim Cemetery Clean-up
In coordination with Al-Rashid Mosque, the Islamic Funeral Society (IFS), and the Ansar Youth Association (AYA), the MSA is organizing a cemetery clean-up day at the Edmonton Muslim Cemetery.
Sep 232023
Sep232023
Community Development • Recurring
11th Project Downtown
Project Downtown is back again! Join us in this hands-on opportunity to feed the homeless and less fortunate in Edmonton while also participating in some great dawah!
Sep
10
2023
Social • Recurring
Soul Sisters x The Brothering : Game Night!
Soul Sisters and The Brothering are monthly social circles for young ladies and gentlemen respectively aged 15+. They are opportunities for Muslims to socialize, share food, and have fun in a comfortable and friendly setting.
Jul
29
2023
Community Development • Recurring
4th Annual Planting for the Future
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) once said: “If a Muslim plants a tree or sows a seed and then a bird or a person or an animal eats form it, it is regarded as charity.”
Jul
16
2023
Social • Recurring
Womens' WEM Waterpark
Ansar Youth Association (AYA) proudly presents a Women's Waterpark Event at West Edmonton Mall
Jul
9
2023
Social • Recurring
Soul Sisters x The Brothering : Aerial Park Adventure!
Soul Sisters and The Brothering are monthly social circles for young ladies and gentlemen respectively aged 15+. They are opportunities for Muslims to socialize, share food, and have fun in a comfortable and friendly setting.
Jun
24
2023
Charity • Recurring
Blood Sadaqah
Half of all Canadians will either need blood or know someone who will need blood at some point in their lives. Yet only 4% of Canadians donate. Join us to help change that.
Jun
3
2023
Social • Recurring
The Brothering : Elk Island Hike
The Brothering is a monthly social circle for young gentlemen aged 15+. It is an opportunity for young men to socialize, share food, and have fun in a comfortable and friendly setting.
May
28
2023
Social • Recurring
Soul Sisters: River Valley Hike
Soul Sisters is a monthly social circle for young ladies aged 15+. It is an opportunity for young women to socialize, share food, and have fun in a comfortable and friendly setting.
May
7
2023
Social • Recurring
Soul Sisters x The Brothering : BBQ
Soul Sisters and The Brothering are monthly social circles for young ladies and gentlemen respectively aged 15+. They are opportunities for Muslims to socialize, share food, and have fun in a comfortable and friendly setting.
May
6
2023
Social • Recurring
Eid at Galaxyland 2023
Ansar Youth Association invites you and your family to Eid al Fitr at Galaxyland!
Apr
2
2023
Social • Recurring
The Brothering : Ramadan Edition
The Brothering is a monthly social circle for young gentlemen aged 15+. It is an opportunity for young men to socialize, share food, and have fun in a comfortable and friendly setting.
Mar
26
2023
Social • Recurring
Soul Sisters: Ramadan Edition
Soul Sisters is a monthly social circle for young ladies aged 15+. It is an opportunity for young women to socialize, share food, and have fun in a comfortable and friendly setting.
Jan 18, 2020
Mar122023
Community Development • Recurring
10th Project Downtown
Project Downtown is back again! Join us in this hands-on opportunity to feed the homeless and less fortunate in Edmonton while also participating in some great dawah!
Feb
19
2023
Social • Recurring
Snow Tubing 2023
AYA welcomes you and your families to join us for a morning of exciting snow tubing down the frosty hills of Sunridge Ski Area, inshAllah!
Jan
7
2023
Social • Recurring
Ski Night 2023
Ansar Youth Association and Markaz ul Islam invite you to our Annual Ski Night at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort!
Weekly
Sept 2022 - March 2023
Social • Recurring
Avalon Gym Nights: Drop-In Sports
Our weekly Gym Nights return and will once again be hosted on Friday Nights at Avalon Junior High School.
Sept
25
2022
Social • Recurring
2022 AGM & Elections
Have you ever wanted to benefit the community but didn’t know how or where? Have you ever wanted to serve the community as a leader or volunteer but weren’t given a fair chance to do so? If so, then look no further! The Ansar Youth Association (AYA) is in the process of growing and anchoring its roots and is looking for young, talented Muslims such as yourselves to benefit the community by growing and developing as leaders!
The Ansar Youth Association is excited to invite you all to join us for our Annual General Meeting and Elections.
Jul
30
2022
Social • Recurring
Womens' WEM Waterpark
After a long hiatus due to COVID-19, Ansar Youth Association (AYA) proudly presents a Women's Waterpark Event at West Edmonton Mall
Jul
15
2022
Social • Recurring
Board Game Bonanza: Games Night
Ansar Youth Association invites you to join us for a relaxing evening of board games, pizza, and great company!
May
14
2022
Social • Recurring
Eid at Galaxyland 2022
After a 2 year hiatus due to COVID-19, Ansar Youth Association invites you and your family to Eid al Fitr at Galaxyland!
Feb
26
2022
Social • Recurring
Snow Tubing 2022
AYA welcomes you and your families to join us for a morning of exciting snow tubing down the frosty hills of Sunridge Ski Area, inshAllah!
Jan
22
2022
Social • Recurring
Ski Night 2022
Markaz ul Islam and Ansar Youth Association invites you to our Ski Night at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort! We're excited to announce that Ski Night will include Tubing this year!
Aug
21
2021
Charity • Recurring
Blood Sadaqah
Half of all Canadians will either need blood or know someone who will need blood at some point in their lives. Yet only 4% of Canadians donate. Join us to help change that.
Apr
1
2021
Social
Outdoor Paint Night
Join us on a beautiful evening with some paint and chai at AYA's Outdoor Paint Night led by Benish Q!
Benish is a self-taught expressionist painter and full-time psychology student. She has been painting ever since she can remember and loves experimenting with different styles of art.
AYA will provide the needed supplies.
May
28
2021
Charity • Recurring
Blood Sadaqah
Half of all Canadians will either need blood or know someone who will need blood at some point in their lives. Yet only 4% of Canadians donate. Join us to help change that.
Apr
1
2021
Social
Eidvent Calendar
AYA is excited to present our Ramadan 1442 Eidvent Calendars!
For $10, you can purchase a package of 30 cards, one for each day of the month, to help you better set and navigate through your goals for this Ramadan.
Each card will contain:
- A Hadith of the day
- An activity of the day
- Quran recitation goal (beginner / advanced levels)
- A Dua' of the day
Jan
21
2021
Charity • Recurring
Blood Sadaqah
Half of all Canadians will either need blood or know someone who will need blood at some point in their lives. Yet only 4% of Canadians donate. Join us to help change that.
Oct
30
2020
Charity • Recurring
Blood Sadaqah
Half of all Canadians will either need blood or know someone who will need blood at some point in their lives. Yet only 4% of Canadians donate. Join us to help change that.
Aug 2020
Aug152020
Social • Recurring
M'Orientation
Virtual tours and intro to campuses in collaboration with MSA UofA and Grant MacEwan MSO!
July 272020
Charity • Recurring
Children's Toy Drive
With your help, we raised over $900
to Share the Joy of Eid with the families at Nisa Homes Edmonton!
Ramadan 2020 (1441)
May15
2020
Social • Recurring
DIY Ramadan
In a time when we may not be able to build community physically, AYA's RAMADAN: A DIY SERIES helped us grow community and our skills virtually.
Feb 16, 2020
Feb162020
Social
HalAll-Star Basketball Tournament
Quality 3 on 3 basketball, the HalALL-Star way.
Jan 18, 2020
Jan182020
Community Development
9th Project Downtown
Project Downtown is back again! Join us in this hands-on opportunity to feed the homeless and less fortunate in Edmonton while also participating in some great dawah!
Jan 4, 2020
Jan42020
Social • Recurring
4th Ski Night at Rabbit Hill
The Ansar Youth Association - AYA, in collaboration with Markaz Youth and the Muslim Students' Association - UofA has organized a Ski Night at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort.
Dec 13, 2019
Dec132019
Social • Recurring
3rd Women's Gym Night
Ansar Youth Association is hosting a women's gym night.
Nov 15, 2019
Nov152019
Social • Recurring
3rd Men's Dodgeball Tournament
Ansar Youth Association is hosting a FREE Dodgeball Tournament on an Avalon Gym Night.
Nov 8, 2019
Nov82019
Charity • Recurring
9th Blood Drive
Half of all Canadians will either need blood or know someone who will need blood at some point in their lives. Yet only 4% of Canadians donate. Join us to help change that.
Nov 1, 2019
Nov12019
Social • Recurring
2nd Women's Dodgeball Tournament
Ansar Youth Association is hosting a FREE Dodgeball Tournament on an Avalon Gym Night.
Oct 5, 2019
Oct52019
Social • Recurring
4th End of Summer BBQ
AYA and MSA- UofA would like to welcome you to our End of Summer BBQ Picnic! This is going to be a great opportunity to appreciate the last few days of warm summer weather with good food and great company, inshAllah!
Oct 4, 2019
Oct42019
Social
Avalon Gym Nights - Open House
Ansar Youth Association is hosting an open house to kick off the 2019/2020 gym nights.
Sep 21, 2019
Sep212019
Community Development
2nd Annual Edmonton Muslim Cemetery Clean-up
In coordination with Al-Rashid Mosque, the Islamic Funeral Society (IFS), and the Ansar Youth Association (AYA), the MSA is organizing a cemetery clean-up day at the Edmonton Muslim Cemetery.
Aug 24, 2019
Aug242019
Social
Outdoor Paintball
By popular demand, Ansar Youth Association presents outdoor paintball for brothers 14+ at Delta Force Paintball Sherwood Park.
Aug 2, 2019
Aug22019
Charity • Recurring
8th Blood Drive
Half of all Canadians will either need blood or know someone who will need blood at some point in their lives. Yet only 4% of Canadians donate. Join us on Oct 6 to help change that.
Jul 26, 2019
Jul262019
Organizational • Recurring
3rd AGM and Elections
Ansar Youth Association and the AYA UofA Chapter are excited to invite you all to join us for our second Annual General Meeting.
Jul 21, 2019
Jul212019
Community Development • Recurring
Meals That Mend
Join AYA in cooking dinner for families at Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Alberta
Jun 8, 2019
Jun82019
Social • Recurring
2nd Eid at Galaxyland!
Ansar Youth Association invites you and your family to Eid al Fitr at Galaxyland!
Jun 2, 2019
Jun22019
Outreach • Recurring
2nd Sharing a Taste of Eid
The Messenger of Allah (SAS) said: "Jibril (AS) kept recommending me to treat my neighbour well until I thought that he would tell me to make him one of my heirs," [Bukhari: 6014]
Jun 1, 2019
Jun12019
Community Development
8th Project Downtown
Project Downtown is back again! Join us in this hands-on opportunity to feed the homeless and less fortunate in Edmonton while also participating in some great dawah!
Apr 26, 2019
Apr262019
Charity • Recurring
7th Blood Drive
Half of all Canadians will either need blood or know someone who will need blood at some point in their lives. Yet only 4% of Canadians donate. Join us on Oct 6 to help change that.
Apr 5, 2019
Apr52019
Social
2nd Men's Dodgeball Tournament
Ansar Youth Association is hosting a FREE Dodgeball Tournament on a Wagner Gym Night.
Mar 31, 2019
Mar312019
Social • Recurring
2nd Board Game Bonanza
Join us for a fun filled night of board games, video games and pizza!
Mar 2, 2019
Mar22019
Social • Recurring
3rd Edmonton Classico Cup
Are you looking for an opportunity to play soccer competitively?
Are you looking to meet people who are just as passionate about s̶o̶c̶c̶e̶r̶ football as you are?
This is your opportunity!
Feb 22, 2019
Feb222019
Social
Women's Dodgeball Tournament
Ansar Youth Association is hosting a FREE Dodgeball Tournament on a Wagner Gym Night.
Feb 1, 2019
Feb12019
Charity • Recurring
6th Blood Drive
Half of all Canadians will either need blood or know someone who will need blood at some point in their lives. Yet only 4% of Canadians donate. Join us on Oct 6 to help change that.
Jan 5, 2019
Jan52019
Social • Recurring
3rd Ski Night at Rabbit Hill
The Ansar Youth Association - AYA, in collaboration with the Muslim Students' Association - UofA, and NAIT MSA, has organized a Ski Night at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort.
Oct 12, 2018
Oct122018
Organizational • Recurring
2nd Annual General Meeting
Ansar Youth Association and the AYA UofA Chapter are excited to invite you all to join us for our second Annual General Meeting.
Sep 9, 2018
Sep92018
Social • Recurring
3rd End of Summer BBQ
AYA, MSA- UofA, Qabeelat Falaah, MCE Mosque and Deen Strong would like to welcome you to our End of Summer BBQ Picnic! This is going to be a great opportunity to appreciate the last few days of warm summer weather with good food and great company, inshAllah!
Jul 21, 2018
Jul212018
Community Development • Recurring
3rd Annual Planting for the Future
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) once said: “If a Muslim plants a tree or sows a seed and then a bird or a person or an animal eats form it, it is regarded as charity.”
May 21, 2018
May62018
Social • Recurring
2nd Pre-Ramadan Picnic
AYA, MSA- UofA, Qabeelat Falaah and MCE Mosque would like to welcome you to our Pre-Ramadan Picnic! This is going to be a great opportunity to appreciate some warm weather, good food and great company before we start the blessed month of Ramadan inshAllah!
Mar 18, 2018
Mar182018
Social • Recurring
2nd Edmonton Classico Cup
Are you looking for an opportunity to play soccer competitively?
Are you looking to meet people who are just as passionate about s̶o̶c̶c̶e̶r̶ football as you are?
This is your opportunity!
Mar 4, 2018
Mar42018
Social • Recurring
2nd Women's WEM Waterpark
Ansar Youth Association (AYA) proudly presents Women's ONLY World Water Park at West Edmonton Mall on Sunday, March 4 from 6:30-9:30pm.
Sep 23, 2017
Sep232017
Community Development
Edmonton Muslim Cemetery Clean-up
In coordination with Al-Rashid Mosque, the Islamic Funeral Society (IFS), and the Ansar Youth Association (AYA), the MSA is organizing a cemetery clean-up day at the Edmonton Muslim Cemetery.
Sep 10, 2017
Sep102017
Social
Eid Fair 2017
It's Gonna Be Huge!
Join us for a day of vibrant festivities, delicious food and amazing attractions as we celebrate the end of Hajj with the community.
Aug 12, 2017
Aug122017
Social
HalALL-Star Women's Edition
Feeling the need to get active but need some motivation? Enjoy challenging yourself and others? Want to meet other women that are strong and enjoy challenges that push them hard? Register your team for some quality 3 on 3 basketball, the HalALL-Star way!
Jul 3-8, 2017
Jul3-82017
Community Development
Al Rashid and AYA FEED 1000 Bottle Drive
Al Rashid Mosque and Ansar Youth Association are collaborating with the FEED 1000 Campaign to help sponsor the Bissell Centre's NYE Dinner and feed 1000 less fortunate people in our community!
Jun 24, 2017
Jun242017
Outreach
Sharing a Taste of Eid: Neighbourhood Eid Sweets!
The Messenger of Allah (SAS) said: "Jibril (AS) kept recommending me to treat my neighbour well until I thought that he would tell me to make him one of my heirs," [Bukhari: 6014]
May 6, 2017
May62017
Education
Cemetry Visit
In short, the benefits of visiting the cemetery for the living is the reminder of death and afterlife. It directs one to asceticism and taqwa (God-Consciousness). It prevents over-ambitiousness for the worldly life and committing harams.
Apr 29, 2017
Apr292017
Social
The Emerald Archers
Channel your inner Green Arrow and shoot for the Bull's Eye at AYA's inaugural Emerald Archers event!
"Learn the casting of arrows and the Qur'an." - The Holy Prophet (PBUH)
Feb 18, 2017
Feb182017
Social
HalAll-Star Basketball Tournament
Quality 3 on 3 basketball, the HalALL-Star way featuring an All-star game against the Edmonton Police Service basketball team and a game of Bump with NBA Legend Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (Chris Jackson)!
Oct 28, 2016
Oct282016
Education
"The White Helmets" Movie Screening
"...To save a life is to save all humanity..." [Qur'an 5:32]
All donations and proceeds from concession sales will be donated to Islamic Relief to facilitate their humanitarian efforts in Syria!
Oct 21, 2016
Oct212016
Education
Shaykh Navaid Aziz Visits Edmonton!
Alhamdulillah! The Ansar Youth Association (AYA), MSA UofA, Al Rashid Mosque and Qabeelah Falaah are proud to be collaborating together in order to bring Shaykh Navaid Aziz to our lovely city from October 21-22 for a weekend of programming!