​Weaving Futures

​Opening Prayer & Picnic

​Saturday, August 15
6:00–8:00 pm

​📍 Creative Commons Community Garden
6 Elsmere Ave., York

​Located between the Shoppers Drug Mart parking lot and 31 King St., York.

​About

​Weaving Futures is a temporary open-air prayer space created by Muslim women through collective acts of making, prayer, and remembrance.

​Over four community workshops, participants gathered to write du'as onto clay tiles, braid rope, weave leather, embroider mirrors, and share tea while engaging in dhikr (the remembrance of Allah). Rather than simply making objects, each element was created while remembering Allah, carrying the prayers, intentions, and care of the women who made it.

​Together, these individually crafted objects become a shared place of prayer, creating the conditions for khushūʿ - presence, humility, and attentiveness in prayer.

​Join us as we gather for the first prayer in the completed space, followed by tea, a community picnic, and optional henna.

​What to Expect

• ​Opening prayer in the completed prayer space

• ​community picnic

• ​Optional henna (6:00–7:00 pm)

​What to Bring

• ​Your own prayer mat

• ​Water bottle

​Who Can Attend

​This gathering is for Muslim women and children.

​Registration is required. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate walk-ins.

​Accessibility

• ​Accessible pathways throughout the community garden.

• ​A portable access ramp is available.

• ​The prayer space has one step at the entrance. If you use a wheelchair or have other mobility needs, we can provide access with assistance.

• ​A variety of seating will be available, including picnic blankets, chairs with back support and floor cushions.

• ​Please let us know when registering if you have any accessibility needs or dietary restrictions so we can prepare to welcome you.

​Acknowledgements

​Weaving Futures has been generously supported by the Toronto Arts Council Creative Communities Program and created in partnership with Born Somali, UrbanArts, and Crossroads Theatre.